Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices turkey bacon; 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans; ½ cup onion, diced; ½ cup tomatoes, diced; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 4 cups chicken broth; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; ¼ teaspoon cumin; ¼ teaspoon chili powder; ¼ teaspoon oregano; ⅛ teaspoon red pepper, flake; ¼ cup cilantro, chopped (more to taste); 2 tablespoons olive oil, for sauteing; salt and pepper; 12 lime, juice of

Servings: persons

4 slices turkey bacon
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
½ cup onion, diced
½ cup tomatoes, diced
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon cumin
¼ teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon oregano
⅛ teaspoon red pepper, flake
¼ cup cilantro, chopped (more to taste)
2 tablespoons olive oil, for sauteing
salt and pepper
12 lime, juice of

1
Heat olive oil in a soup pot on medium low heat.
2
When hot, add the turkey bacon and onion.
3
Cook until onions start to become transparent, about 3 minutes.
4
Add the tomatoes and garlic and cook another 2 minutes, being careful not to burn the garlic.
5
Toss in your cumin, chili powder, oregano, and red pepper flake, cooking for about 1 minute.
6
Add the beans, Worcestershire sauce, and broth.
7
Allow to simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
8
Once cooked, stir in the cilantro and lime juice.
9
Use an immersion blender or food processor to pulse the soup a few times.
10
You want a slightly blended texture, with some chunks for texture.
11
Salt and pepper to taste.
12
As per usual, take a bite or six to make sure it's just right!
13
Top with sour cream, cheese, diced onion, pico, salsa, avocado, rice or whatever tickles your fancy.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices turkey bacon, 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, ½ cup onion, diced, ½ cup tomatoes, diced, 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

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Variations & substitutions

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