Black Bean Soup
This easy black bean soup is packed with flavor and requires minimal ingredients. It's a perfect weeknight meal!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 0.25 cup cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
- Pour in vegetable broth, add black beans, cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with cilantro.
Notes
Serve with a dollop of sour cream or a swirl of plain yogurt for extra creaminess.