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Spicy Black Bean Soup
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
 
This flavor-packed and totally meal-worthy spicy black bean soup is made with with creamy blended black beans, red peppers and Southwestern spices.
Course: Soups
Servings: 6
Author: Alissa
Ingredients
  • 2 tsp. olive oil
  • 1 red onion diced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. ground coriander
  • 4-6 cups vegetable broth
  • 5 ¼ cups cooked or 3 14 oz. cans of black beans drained and rinsed
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • juice of 1 lime
  • salt and pepper to taste
Optional Toppings
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 4 scallions chopped
  • 1 avocado sliced
Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in large saucepan or stock pot over medium heat. Add onion and jalapeno. Sautee until onion softens, about five minutes.
  2. Add garlic, cumin and coriander and sautee for another minute.
  3. Add 4 cups of vegetable broth and beans. Simmer for ten minutes.
  4. Remove from heat. Transfer half to food processor bowl (in batches if necessary) and process until smooth.
  5. Return to pot with the rest of the soup. If you'd like a thicker soup, you can process a bit more. If you'd like it thinner, add a bit more broth.
  6. Place back over medium heat and bring to a simmer. Add bell pepper and simmer for another ten minutes.
  7. Remove from heat and add lime juice, salt and pepper.
  8. Ladle into bowls and top with cilantro, scallions and/or avocado slices. I recommend using all three.