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: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion; 1 4-ounce can diced mild green chilies; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno chili with seeds; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 15-ounce cans black beans, undrained; 2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth; 8 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; Sour cream; Tortilla chips

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups chopped red onion
1 4-ounce can diced mild green chilies
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno chili with seeds
1 tablespoon ground cumin
2 15-ounce cans black beans, undrained
2 cups canned low-salt chicken broth
8 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
Sour cream
Tortilla chips

1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion, green chilies, garlic, jalapeno, and cumin.
3
Saute until onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
4
Add beans with juices and broth.
5
Bring soup to boil.
6
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and simmer until flavors blend, about 15 minutes.
7
Puree 3 cups soup in batches in blender.
8
Return puree to same pot.
9
Mix in 6 tablespoons cilantro.
10
Season soup to taste with salt and pepper.
11
Ladle soup into bowls.
12
Top with dollop of sour cream and tortilla chips.
13
Sprinkle with remaining 2 tablespoons cilantro.

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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

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 1/2 cups chopped red onion, 1 4-ounce can diced mild green chilies, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 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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