Description
Warm up with this delicious 20-Minute Black Bean Soup, a quick and hearty dish perfect for busy weeknights or cozy evenings. Bursting with flavor from spices like cumin and garlic, this creamy soup is packed with protein and fiber, making it both satisfying and nutritious. Enjoy a comforting bowl that can be customized with your favorite toppings – it’s the ultimate comfort food ready in just 20 minutes!
Ingredients
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- 2 cans (15 oz each) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes), then add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in drained black beans, vegetable broth, and cumin. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes to blend flavors.
- Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth or leave some texture as desired.
- Season with salt and pepper; add chili powder for extra heat if desired.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 14 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg