Caribbean Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Caribbean Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 cups chopped red onion (1 onion); 1 cup diced green bell pepper; 1 cup diced red bell pepper; 3 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper (2 peppers); 1 whole garlic head, peeled and minced; 1/4 cup no-salt-added tomato paste; 4 cups organic vegetable broth, divided; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained; 1/2 cup coconut milk; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 2 limes, quartered

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cups chopped red onion (1 onion)
1 cup diced green bell pepper
1 cup diced red bell pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped jalapeno pepper (2 peppers)
1 whole garlic head, peeled and minced
1/4 cup no-salt-added tomato paste
4 cups organic vegetable broth, divided
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 (15-ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 limes, quartered

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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add onion and next 3 ingredients (through jalapeno); saute 4 minutes. Add garlic; saute 1 minute. Stir in tomato paste and 1 cup broth. Transfer vegetable mixture to a 5-quart electric slow cooker.
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Stir in remaining 3 cups broth, thyme, and next 6 ingredients (through black beans). Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours.
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Stir in coconut milk. Ladle soup into bowls; top with cilantro. Serve with lime wedges.
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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 cups chopped red onion (1 onion), 1 cup diced green bell pepper, 1 cup diced red bell pepper, and more.

Yes, Caribbean 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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Caribbean Black Bean Soup

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