Spicy Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large red onion, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 3 ½ cups vegetable broth; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained; 1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies; ⅓ cup sherry wine or ⅓ cup vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; ½ cup sour cream; ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Servings: persons

1 large red onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
3 ½ cups vegetable broth
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 (4 ounce) canchopped green chilies
⅓ cup sherry wine or ⅓ cup vegetable broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
½ cup sour cream
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

1
In Dutch oven, saute onion and peppers in the oil until tender.
2
Add garlic, saute 1 minute longer.
3
Stir in beans, broth, tomatoes, and chopped green chilis.
4
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat.
5
Simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes.
6
Add sherry and cilantro and cook 5 minutes longer.
7
Remove from heat and cool slightly.
8
Place half of soup in blender and puree.
9
Return to pan.
10
Serve with 2 tsp of sour cream and 1 tsp of cheese on top.

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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

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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: 1 large red onion, chopped, 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped, 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, 2 tablespoons olive oil, and more.

Yes, Spicy 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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Spicy Black Bean Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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