Best 6 Hearty Black Bean Soup Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of our hearty black bean soup, a culinary masterpiece that embodies warmth, comfort, and nourishment. This delectable soup is a harmonious blend of wholesome ingredients, each contributing its unique charm to create a symphony of flavors. Black beans, the heart of this dish, are renowned for their rich, earthy flavor and provide a substantial texture. Accompanying the beans is a medley of aromatic vegetables, including onions, garlic, bell peppers, and carrots, which sautéed together release their natural sweetness and create a flavorful base. The addition of flavorful spices, such as cumin, chili powder, and oregano, elevates the soup's taste profile, adding depth and complexity.

This recipe also includes a vegetarian and a vegan variation, ensuring that everyone can savor the goodness of this hearty soup. The vegetarian version introduces hearty lentils, providing an additional layer of texture and protein, while the vegan variation cleverly uses vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Both variations are equally delightful, catering to diverse dietary preferences.

This black bean soup is not just a culinary delight; it's also a nutritional powerhouse. Black beans are an excellent source of fiber, protein, and essential vitamins and minerals. The vegetables provide a boost of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, making this soup a wholesome and nourishing meal.

Whether you're seeking a comforting dish on a chilly day, a nutritious lunch option, or a flavorful addition to your dinner spread, this hearty black bean soup is the perfect choice. Its versatility allows for customization, so feel free to adjust the spice level or add your favorite toppings to create a personalized culinary experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

HEALTHY & HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: olive oil, onion, celery, carrot, red bell pepper, garlic, jalapeño pepper, salt, pepper, cumin, black beans, vegetable stock, bay leaf, avocado, queso fresco, fresh cilantro, tortilla chip

Provided by Jordan Kenna

Categories     Lunch

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded, diced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cumin
60 oz black beans, 4 cans, drained, rinsed
4 cups vegetable stock
1 bay leaf
avocado, chopped, to serve
queso fresco, crumbled, to serve
fresh cilantro, chopped, to serve
tortilla chip, crumbled, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large stock-pot or dutch oven over medium-high heat until the oil begins to shimmer.
  • Add onions, celery, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables begin to soften.
  • Add garlic, salt, and pepper, and continue to cook for an additional 10 minutes until vegetables are soft and the onions are translucent.
  • Add cumin, black beans, vegetable stock, and the bay leaf. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
  • Cover the pot and cook over low heat for 30 minutes until the beans are very tender.
  • Remove the bay leaf. Transfer about 4 cups (900 g) of the soup to a blender and puree until smooth, being careful not to splatter hot soup all over yourself and kitchen.
  • Pour blended soup back into the pot and mix to incorporate.
  • Keep over low heat until ready to serve. Garnish with fresh avocado, queso fresco, chopped cilantro, and tortilla chips.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 865 calories, Carbohydrate 89 grams, Fat 46 grams, Fiber 21 grams, Protein 18 grams, Sugar 14 grams

HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP



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Cumin and chili powder give spark to this thick and hearty soup. If you have leftover meat-smoked sausage, browned ground beef or roast-toss it in during the last 30 minutes of cooking. -Amy Chop, Oak Grove, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 9h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 medium onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (30 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
Hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 9-11 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve with rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 627mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 8g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HEARTY HAM BONE BLACK BEAN SOUP



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The best black bean soup! If you are looking for a recipe for a hearty, low-fat soup using a leftover ham bone, this is for you! Key is discarding thick fat from the soup and you must use green chiles. Enjoy!

Provided by kawailani

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beans and Peas     Black Bean Soup Recipes

Time 14h1m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ham bone with some meat
1 drizzle olive oil
3 stalks celery with leaves, chopped, or more to taste
½ onion, chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
½ (12 ounce) package baby carrots
1 cup fingerling potatoes, or to taste
1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
4 cups water
1 (19 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (12 fluid ounce) can vegetable juice (such as V8®)
1 (11 ounce) can canned corn (such as Green Giant Niblets®), drained
2 tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped green chilies
2 teaspoons ground cumin
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place ham bone in a large slow cooker.
  • Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Saute celery, onion, and garlic until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture over the ham bone in the slow cooker.
  • Saute carrots, potatoes, and red bell pepper in the same saucepan until coated in oil, about 1 minute. Transfer vegetables to the slow cooker; add water, black beans, vegetable juice, corn, tomatoes, green chiles, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook on High until soup is warm, 45 minutes to 1 hour. Reduce heat to Low; continue to cook for 5 to 6 hours.
  • Remove ham bone from the soup. Separate meat from the bone and return to the soup; discard the bone. Cover soup and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Discard thick fat on the top of the soup and reheat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 309.6 calories, Carbohydrate 60.8 g, Fat 2.3 g, Fiber 16.3 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 1140.4 mg, Sugar 13.5 g

HEARTY & THICK BLACK BEAN SOUP



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These black beans are delicious. I have made these for years, everyone likes them. I have passed along the recipe to lots of people. I got the recipe out of a PG&E pamphlet (years ago). The recipe is from MUSTARD'S GRILL' in St. Helena CA, the Napa Valley. Prep time does not include soaking the beans.

Provided by Barb G.

Categories     Black Beans

Time 2h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 lb black beans
4 1/2 cups water
1/4 lb bacon
5 garlic cloves, minced
2 stalks celery, minced
1 large carrot, peeled and diced
1 medium onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2-3/4 teaspoon ground pepper
8 cups chicken broth or 8 cups beef broth
salt

Steps:

  • Soak beans overnight in the water OR bring to boil then let stand for 1 hour; drain.
  • Cook bacon in heavy, large pot over medium heat until golden brown and crisp, stirring frequently, about 5 minutes.
  • Mix in garlic, celery, carrot, onion, jalapeño and bay leaf.
  • Cook until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, cayenne and pepper.
  • Stir until aromatic, about 1 minute.
  • Add beans and broth.
  • Cook at a slow boil until beans are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  • I have used more broth to make it a soup.
  • Season with salt.
  • Mustard's serves these beans topped with chopped red onions, a dollop of sour cream and chopped chives.

FAST & EASY HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP



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This is a really tasty and quick soup to make - a good choice for after a long day at the office. I used mild salsa but it still packed quite a nice punch.

Provided by Judy Sprague

Categories     Bean Soups

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2(15 oz) can(s) black beans, undrained
1/2 c chunky salsa
1 Tbsp chili powder
1(16 oz) can(s) chicken broth
shredded sharp cheddar cheese
low-fat sour cream
minced green onions
chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • 1. Place beans and liquid in a medium saucepan.
  • 2. Partially mash beans with a potato masher.
  • 3. Place over high heat;stir in salsa, chili powder and broth.
  • 4. Bring to boil.
  • 5. Ladle soup into bowls.
  • 6. Top with cheese, sour cream, onions and cilantro to taste.
  • 7. Serve with tortilla chips and margaritas.

HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP



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A hearty vegetarian soup for a chilly night, our black bean soup is made with browned ground beef, canned beans, chilies and fire-roasted tomatoes. Simmer to perfection.

Provided by By Mark Evitt

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
3/4 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef or lean ground turkey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 oz) fire-roasted diced green chiles, drained
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky medium salsa
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 medium lime)
2 teaspoons Frank's™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce, if desired
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Crushed tortilla chips
2 containers (6 oz) Greek plain yogurt

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
  • Add beef; sprinkle with cumin, chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook about 5 minutes or until beef is browned.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, green chiles, salsa and lime juice. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer. Taste broth; adjust seasoning as necessary and add hot sauce if more spice is desired. Simmer up to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While soup is simmering, prepare Toppings.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade vegetable broth instead of water.
  • If you don't have any canned black beans, you can use dried black beans. Just be sure to soak them overnight before cooking.
  • To make the soup spicier, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a few chopped jalapeños.
  • For a creamier soup, puree some of the soup in a blender before serving.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, avocado, cilantro, or tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

This hearty black bean soup is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It's also a great way to use up leftover black beans. With its simple ingredients and flavorful broth, this soup is sure to become a family favorite. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this black bean soup a try. You won't be disappointed!

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