Summer Black Bean Soup with Corn and Tomatoes

Name: Summer Black Bean Soup with Corn and Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium sweet onion, diced; 1 jalapeno pepper, ribs and seeds removed, minced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; Sea salt; Two 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 quart vegetable stock; 1 large tomato, cut into a 1/2-inch dice; 1 cup fresh corn kernels; 2 tablespoons lime juice

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium sweet onion, diced
1 jalapeno pepper, ribs and seeds removed, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Sea salt
Two 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 quart vegetable stock
1 large tomato, cut into a 1/2-inch dice
1 cup fresh corn kernels
2 tablespoons lime juice

1
In a large Dutch oven or stock pot, heat the oil.
2
Saute the onion over medium-high heat until soft, 5 minutes.
3
Add the jalapeno, garlic, cumin, chili powder and 1 teaspoon salt.
4
Cook until fragrant, 2 minutes.
5
Stir in the black beans and stock, strapping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pot.
6
Bring to a boil and simmer over medium-low heat until the beans are tender and the soup has thickened, 20 minutes.
7
Remove from the heat and add the tomatoes, corn and lime juice.
8
Allow the soup to sit for 10 minutes, until the tomatoes are heated through.
9
Taste for seasoning.
10
Serve immediately.

151

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium sweet onion, diced, 1 jalapeno pepper, ribs and seeds removed, minced, 4 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Summer Black Bean Soup with Corn and Tomatoes 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!