Black Bean Soup (Printable Recipe)
Creamy black bean soup with chipotle, lime, and fresh vegetables. Hearty, bold, and perfect for cozy meals.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Base Vegetables
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2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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2 celery ribs, diced
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1 medium carrot, diced
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3 garlic cloves, minced
→ Spices & Seasonings
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1 teaspoon sea salt
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Freshly ground black pepper
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon ground coriander
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
→ Main Ingredients
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2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, including liquid
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2 chipotle peppers from adobo can, chopped
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2 tablespoons adobo sauce
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1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
→ Optional Garnishes
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Avocado slices
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Fresh cilantro
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Sour cream or vegan sour cream
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Pickled onions
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Serrano peppers
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Pepitas
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Lime wedges
# Steps to Follow:
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Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 to 15 minutes until vegetables are soft.
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Add garlic, cumin, coriander, and chili powder to the pot. Stir constantly for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Stir in black beans with their liquid, chopped chipotle peppers, adobo sauce, and vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer.
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Allow soup to simmer uncovered for 30 minutes to develop flavor and thicken. Let cool slightly after cooking.
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Transfer half of the soup to a blender and puree until smooth, then stir back into pot. Alternatively, use an immersion blender to puree half the soup directly in the pot.
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Stir in fresh lime juice and season to taste with additional salt and pepper. Serve hot with lime wedges and desired toppings.
# Extra Tips:
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Using the liquid from canned beans creates natural creaminess without dairy
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Reduce chipotle peppers to 1 if sensitive to spice
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Soup keeps in refrigerator up to 5 days or freezes for up to 3 months
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Leave 1 inch headspace when freezing to allow for expansion