Veggie Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Veggie Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, Bush's; 3 slices hickory smoked bacon, thick sliced; 1 ½ cups sweet onions, chopped; 1 cup carrot, sliced; 1 cup celery, sliced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans Campbell's condensed chicken broth; 1 ½ cups water; 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes; ⅓ cup cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; monterey jack cheese, finely shredded for garnish; sour cream (optional); cilantro, whole for garnish

Servings: persons

3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, Bush's
3 slices hickory smoked bacon, thick sliced
1 ½ cups sweet onions, chopped
1 cup carrot, sliced
1 cup celery, sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 (10 1/2 ounce) cans Campbell's condensed chicken broth
1 ½ cups water
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes
⅓ cup cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
monterey jack cheese, finely shredded for garnish
sour cream (optional)
cilantro, whole for garnish

1
Cook bacon in Dutch Oven or 4 1/2 quart deep pan until crisp.
2
Remove bacon from pan and cool on paper towels.
3
Add onion, carrot, celery, and garlic to bacon drippings in pan and saute 10 minutes.
4
Chop bacon into small bits once cool.
5
Add beans, bacon, broth, water, tomatoes and chopped bacon to pan.
6
Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat.
7
Simmer 30 minutes.
8
Blend 1/3 to 1/2 of the soup in a blender or food processor until smooth and return to pan.
9
Stir in cilantro and lime juice.
10
Serve with a tablespoon of sour cream, some shredded cheese and a few cilantro leaves to garnish.

459

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, Bush's, 3 slices hickory smoked bacon, thick sliced, 1 ½ cups sweet onions, chopped, 1 cup carrot, sliced, and more.

Yes, Veggie 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!

Veggie Black Bean Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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