Black Bean Soup

A hearty and healthy soup made with black beans and spices.

10m

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

6

Servings

Ingredients

2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed

1 onion, diced

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 green bell pepper, diced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon paprika

4 cups vegetable broth

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1 lime, juiced

Instructions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the onion, garlic, and green pepper and sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

Step 3

Add the cumin, chili powder, and paprika. Stir to coat the vegetables in the spices.

Step 4

Add the black beans and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to simmer for 15 minutes.

Step 6

Using an immersion blender, blend the soup until smooth.

Step 7

Add salt, black pepper, and lime juice to taste.

Step 8

Serve hot.