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 stalks celery, chopped; 1 carrot, chopped; 1 onion, chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon celery seeds; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups cooked black beans (or one 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed); 1 tablespoon vegetarian or chicken bouillon base; 1 bay leaf; 1 14 -ounce can diced tomatoes; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

2 stalks celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon celery seeds
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups cooked black beans (or one 15-ounce can, drained and rinsed)
1 tablespoon vegetarian or chicken bouillon base
1 bay leaf
1 14 -ounce can diced tomatoes
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

1
Cook the celery, carrot and onion in the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until soft, about 5 minutes.
2
Add the oregano, cumin, red pepper flakes, celery seeds and garlic and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3
Add the black beans, bouillon, bay leaf and tomatoes, then add enough water to cover by an inch or two (about 4 cups).
4
Bring to a simmer and cook at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours, adding more water if the soup is too thick; remove the bay leaf.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Serve with Cubano Sandwiches
7
Photograph by Ryan Liebe

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 stalks celery, chopped, 1 carrot, chopped, 1 onion, chopped, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 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.

Black Bean Soup

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