Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups dried black beans; 4 ½ cups water; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 large carrot, chopped; 3 slices bacon, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, chopped; 5 sprigs fresh thyme; 1 bay leaf; 2 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin; 2 cups chicken stock, to taste; ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped or ¼ cup fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1
Put beans in a large bowl and add enough cold water to cover by 3 inches.
2
Let soak overnight.
3
In morning, drain and rinse beans.
4
Place beans in a heavy pot.
5
Add 4 1/2 cups water and next 7 ingredients.
6
Bring to a boil, then reduce to simmer.
7
Simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender (about 1 hour 10 minutes).
8
Puree at least 1/2 mixture in blender with 2 cups chicken broth.
9
How much of the mixture you puree will determine how much texture the soup has.
10
Return soup to pot and season to taste with salt and pepper.
11
Stir in chopped cilantro.
12
This soup cam be nade a day ahead, covered, and stored in the refrigerator.
13
Reheat soup to a simmer, adding more chicken broth if the soup is too thick.
14
This soup is good by itself, but is outstanding in the same bowl as the cheddar cheese soup described in Dave's Black and White Soup#4505.
15
Serve with a salad and herb bread (I like Garden Herb Bread#50830) and you have a meal fit for company.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups dried black beans, 4 ½ cups water, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 large carrot, chopped, 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Black Bean Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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