Spicy Chipotle Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Spicy Chipotle Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried black beans, soaked overnight and drained; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 -2 celery rib, chopped; 1 -2 garlic clove, minced; ½ teaspoon dried chipotle powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 -2 teaspoon crushed dried jalapeno pepper (may be left out); 2 teaspoons dried cilantro; pepper, to taste; 3 -4 chicken bouillon cubes; 5 cups water; ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese; lime wedge

Servings: persons

1 cup dried black beans, soaked overnight and drained
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 -2 celery rib, chopped
1 -2 garlic clove, minced
½ teaspoon dried chipotle powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon salt
1 -2 teaspoon crushed dried jalapeno pepper (may be left out)
2 teaspoons dried cilantro
pepper, to taste
3 -4 chicken bouillon cubes
5 cups water
¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese
lime wedge

1
Soak the beans overnight in plenty of cool water.
2
Drain.
3
Heat the oil in a stock pot and cook the onion and celery for 3-4 minutes on medium.
4
Add the garlic during the last minute of cooking.
5
Add the beans to the pot, followed by the chipotle powder, cumin, jalapeno flakes, salt and pepper.
6
Pour in 5 cups of water and the bouillon cubes.
7
Simmer 2 hours on low.
8
Remove about half of soup to blender (or use hand blender) and process.
9
Return to pot.
10
Continue cooking an additional 30 mins to thicken.
11
Sprinkle with cilantro flakes.
12
Ladle into bowls and top with some shredded cheese and a lime wedge.

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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: 1 cup dried black beans, soaked overnight and drained, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 medium onion, chopped, 1 -2 celery rib, chopped, and more.

Yes, Spicy Chipotle 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!

Spicy Chipotle Black Bean Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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