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Black Bean Soup

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This hearty black bean soup is a flavorful, comforting dish made with simple pantry ingredients like black beans, vegetables, and spices. It’s perfect for a cozy meal and easy to make vegan and gluten-free.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon coriander
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, optional
  • 3 cups cooked black beans, or two 15-ounce cans, drained and rinsed
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice, plus more to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • For serving: chopped cilantro, avocado slices, lime wedges, and/or pickled onions

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, red pepper, and salt and cook until the vegetables are soft, about 5 to 8 minutes.
  2. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, and cayenne and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the black beans and broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Use an immersion blender to puree part of the soup in the pot to create a creamy texture, or transfer 1 cup of the soup to a blender, puree it, and return it to the pot.
  5. Stir in the lime juice and season with freshly ground black pepper and additional salt or lime juice to taste.
  6. Serve hot with toppings of your choice such as cilantro, avocado, lime wedges, or pickled onions.

Notes

  • For extra spice, increase the cayenne or add jalapeños.
  • This soup thickens as it sits—add more broth or water to loosen when reheating.
  • Great for meal prep—stores well in the fridge for up to 4 days.

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