Mexican Black Bean Soup
Savor a cozy bowl of flavorful Mexican Black Bean Soup, perfect for chilly nights.
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes minutes
Course: Homestyle Dinners
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Black Beans, Comfort Food, Healthy, Mexican Black Bean Soup, Soup, Vegan
Servings: 4 bowls
Calories: 250kcal
Large pot
Immersion blender
For the Soup
- 2 cups black beans canned or soaked overnight
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 whole bell pepper, chopped choose your favorite color
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 4 cups vegetable broth or chicken broth
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
For Toppings (optional)
- avocado slices for creamy contrast
- fresh cilantro for garnish
- lime wedges for zest
- tortilla chips for crunch
How to Make Mexican Black Bean Soup
Sauté the onions and bell pepper in a large pot over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until softened.
Add the minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder, stirring for another minute until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth and add the black beans, along with salt and pepper to taste. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
Blend the soup slightly with an immersion blender, leaving some whole beans for texture.
Serve hot, garnished with avocado slices, cilantro, and a squeeze of fresh lime.
Optional: Top with tortilla chips for an extra crunch!
Ensure to season the broth, maintain some whole beans for texture, and store leftovers properly.
Serving: 1bowl | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Sodium: 400mg | Potassium: 600mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3mg