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black bean soup

(1 rating)
gcolie avatar
Recipe by
Gretchen ***
@gcolie
Columbia, TN

This is my favorite soup. It's delicious, filling, and versatile. You can serve this over rice, with tortilla chips, or with a slice of cornbread.

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 8 Hr 15 Min
cook time 2 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For black bean soup

  • 1 lb
    dried black beans*
  • 1 lg
    onion, diced
  • 4 stalk
    celery, diced
  • 2
    carrots, peeled and diced
  • 3
    garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 c
    chicken broth
  • 2 1/4 tsp
    cumin
  • dash
    cayenne pepper (or more if you like)
  • juice of 1/2 lime
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • OPTIONAL TOPPINGS:
  • sour cream, chopped cilantro, crumbled queso fresco, diced onion, diced tomato, sliced green onion, diced avocado, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon

How To Make black bean soup

  • 1
    Soak the beans: Rinse and sort beans. Soak beans in cold water (6-8 cups) for 8 hours or overnight.
  • 2
    Drain and rinse beans. Add to a large stockpot with water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer until beans are tender (1 1/2- 2 hours). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Do not drain.
  • 3
    Cook onion, celery, and carrots in 1-2 tablespoons oil (or bacon drippings for extra flavor) in a skillet over medium heat until tender ( 6-7 minutes). Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
  • 4
    Add vegetables, broth, cumin, and cayenne pepper to pot of beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Working in batches, transfer 1/2 of the soup to the blender and puree. (Or use an immersion blender if you have one). Return soup to pot and heat through. Stir in lime juice and serve. * You can substitute 4 cans of black beans for the dried. Just skip the first two steps and add a little extra broth to get desired consistency.
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