Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 onions, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 2 cups dried black beans; 2 cups low sodium chicken broth; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1 cup water; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 teaspoon lime juice; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 bunch scallion, chopped

Servings: persons

2 teaspoons olive oil
2 onions, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 cups dried black beans
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 cup water
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon lime juice
½ teaspoon salt
1 bunch scallion, chopped

1
Soak beans overnight in water.
2
The next day, rinse.
3
In a medium non-stick pan over medium heat, heat the oil.
4
Saute the onions, jalapenos and garlic until softened, about 5 minutes.
5
Stir in the beans, broth, cumin, coriander and water.
6
Bring to a boil.
7
Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until the flavors are blended, about 45 minutes.
8
Remove from heat.
9
Stir in the sherry, lime juice and salt.
10
Let the mixture cool slightly.
11
Transfer the soup to a food processor or blender.
12
Puree in batches.
13
Pour back into saucepan and heat to serving temperature.
14
Top with scallions to serve.

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* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 onions, chopped, 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, and more.

Yes, 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.

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Black Bean Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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