Easy Black Bean Soup

Posted on March 29, 2012 by Coco

This recipe for black bean soup comes from Real Simple magazine and is quick and nutritious. I make it with chicken broth, but it easily can be made with vegetable broth to make vegetarian/vegan. I can’t make when my son is eating with us because he demands meat with every meal, but it passes my husband’s taste test.

Easy Black Bean Soup

 

Easy Black Bean Soup Ingredients 

2 cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (about 2 cups) low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
1 cup fresh salsa
squeeze of fresh lime juice

Easy Black Bean Soup Directions

    • spray medium-sized pot with cooking spray
    • heat salsa over medium heat for a few minutes, until heated through but not dry
    • add broth and beans, stir, and bring to boil
    • reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally
    • carefully transfer soup to a blender or use an immersion blender to puree
    • ladle into bowls and add a squeeze of lime juice
    • top with a dollop of sour cream, plain yogurt, or salsa


Serve with crusty bread or–my favorite–Jiffy cornbread muffins.

Check out other great vegetarian recipes at Tina and Deborah‘s Meatless Monday link up.

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Does cold weather have you craving soup?

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6 Responses to Easy Black Bean Soup

  1. runwiki says:
    March 29, 2012 at 1:15 am

    Yum! The black bean soup looks awesome. I am always looking for ways to incorporate black beans into my diet, because I have a magnesium deficiency and they are loaded. 🙂

  2. BalancingB says:
    March 29, 2012 at 2:39 am

    I have been looking for a good black bean soup recipe – I can't wait to try this one! Does it matter the type of salsa?

    • Coco says:
      March 29, 2012 at 2:55 am

      I think it's best if you use the fresh kind – in the refrigerator case or deli or salad section – instead of the kind in a jar. If you pick spicy or mild, that will just impact the flavor of your soup.

      Sent from my iPhone

  3. Karen (WaistingTime) says:
    March 29, 2012 at 8:03 am

    Yes. I have a hard time cooking period! But I tend to eat healthier if I cook. Not to mention I then will have leftovers and often freeze portions for when I don't want to cook:)

  4. Tina Muir says:
    October 19, 2015 at 8:30 am

    It sure does!!! I have a soup for steve and i for tomorrow actually and this gets me excited for it!! Thanks for linking up! By the way, I am bummed we ran the same race and didnt meet!

  5. Deborah Brooks @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says:
    October 19, 2015 at 9:08 am

    That does look really easy to throw together for a quick dinner! Thanks for linking up today

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