Best Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Best Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dry black beans, or 3 15 oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 4 cups water or vegetable broth; 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup); 10 medium cloves garlic, chopped; 2 teas. cumin ground; 2 medium carrots, diced; 1 cup chopped bok choy; 1 large bell pepper, chopped (1 cup); 1 1/2 cups orange juice; 2 med. tomatoes, diced (2 cups); 1 large sweet potato, cubed and roasted for 10 minutes 400 degree oven; black pepper to taste; cayenne, to taste; green onions, chopped; cilantro, fresh; salsa

Servings: persons

2 cups dry black beans, or 3 15 oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups water or vegetable broth
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
10 medium cloves garlic, chopped
2 teas. cumin ground
2 medium carrots, diced
1 cup chopped bok choy
1 large bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 1/2 cups orange juice
2 med. tomatoes, diced (2 cups)
1 large sweet potato, cubed and roasted for 10 minutes 400 degree oven
black pepper to taste
cayenne, to taste
green onions, chopped
cilantro, fresh
salsa

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1. Soak beans overnight if using dry. Rinse. Place in large pot and cover with 4 cups water or broth. Bring to boil, cover, simmer for 1 1/4 hours or until tender.
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Skip this step if using canned beans.
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2. Wash and cube sweet potato. Place on aluminum foil lined cookie sheet in a 400 degree oven. Roast while you prepare the soup.
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3. In a pot, stir fry in small amount of broth the onions, half the garlic, cumin and carrots until just ender. Add the bok-choy, rest of the garlic and bell pepper. Stir fry 10 minutes.
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4. Add beans, broth to veggie mixture. Stir in orange juice, diced tomatoes and sweet potatoes. Add black and cayenne pepper to taste.
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5. Simmer for 10-15 on low heat. Serve in bowls topped with chopped green onions, cilantro and salsa.

720

kcal

Calories

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dry black beans, or 3 15 oz. cans black beans, rinsed and drained, 4 cups water or vegetable broth, 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup), 10 medium cloves garlic, chopped, and more.

Yes, Best Black Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Best Black Bean Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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