Name: Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 93 min
Total time: 108 min
Ingredients: 1 cup dry black beans (sorted, washed); 5 cups water (divided use); 3 cups low-sodium organic vegetable or chicken broth; 2 medium celery stalks (chopped); 2 medium carrots (chopped); 1 medium onion (chopped); 2 cloves garlic (chopped); 1 medium jalapeño (seeded and deveined, chopped); 1 tsp. ground red pepper ((optional)); ½ tsp. chili powder; 1 tsp. ground coriander; 1 tsp. ground cumin; Sea salt and ground black pepper (to taste; optional); Hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco) (to taste; optional)

This black bean soup has tons of flavor, a spicy kick, and it makes great leftovers!

4.63 from 8 votes

Black Bean Soup

This black bean soup is full of flavor and has just a hint of spice.

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 1 hr 33 mins

Total Time 1 hr 48 mins

Servings 6 servings, about 1½ cups each

Calories 154 kcal

Author BODi

Ingredients

1 cup dry black beans sorted, washed
5 cups water divided use
3 cups low-sodium organic vegetable or chicken broth
2 medium celery stalks chopped
2 medium carrots chopped
1 medium onion chopped
2 cloves garlic chopped
1 medium jalapeño seeded and deveined, chopped
1 tsp. ground red pepper (optional)
½ tsp. chili powder
1 tsp. ground coriander
1 tsp. ground cumin
Sea salt and ground black pepper to taste; optional
Hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco) to taste; optional

Instructions

Place beans and 3 cups water in a large saucepan. Soak for six hours to overnight. Drain and rinse beans.
Place beans, remaining 2 cups water, broth, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, jalapeno, red pepper, chili powder, coriander, and cumin in saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, stirring occasionally, for 60 to 80 minutes, or until beans are tender.
Add salt and pepper if desired; cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes, or until beans are very tender.
Place half of bean mixture in blender, in two or more batches, if necessary; cover with lid and kitchen towel. Blend until smooth.
Return blended soup to saucepan; cook, on medium-high heat, for 2 to 3 minutes or until hot.
Serve with a splash of hot sauce if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Black Bean Soup

Amount Per Serving (1 serving)

Calories 154 Calories from Fat 9

% Daily Value*

Fat 1g2%

Sodium 122mg5%

Carbohydrates 27g9%

Fiber 7g29%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 10g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Container Equivalents
½ Green
1½ Yellow

Vegan Container Equivalents
1 Green
½ Red

2B Mindset Plate It!
Add a protein and more veggies to make a great lunch. Add more veggies to make a great dinner for the vegan plan (prepare with vegetable broth).

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