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Easy Black Bean Soup

January 4, 2011

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If you are looking for something that is super fast and delicious,

look no further,

this black bean soup is ready in no time.   

black bean soup recipe www.createdbydiane.com

It’s no surprise I love soup!

I recently made a wonderful Baked Potato Soup

and I’ve blogged about Zucchini Soup…

I’ve made this soup a lot, and each time I wonder why I don’t make it more often.

It is quick, easy and delicious!

It can be made smooth or more chunky. 

I use an immersion blender to make the soup smooth. Often I add half the beans then puree the soup, then add the second half of the beans. 

If you want to make more soup, you can simply add another can of beans.

Sometimes I rinse the beans for a thinner soup, but most often I add all the contents of the cans, and if I still want it thicker I add a slurry of cornstarch and water to the simmering soup, it’ll thicken.

 

salsa, onion, jalapeno, black beans to make black bean soup recipe www.createdbydiane.com

 Top off the bowls of soup with sour cream, cheese, jalapeno, green onions, and avocado.

and

quesadillas!

I love eating it with quesadillas.

It’s also great served with tacos, taquitos, and chips!

This soup is a fantastic Mexican tasting item that can be served before a meal or alongside it, I even like it with some Mexican rice or white rice added in!

black bean soup from www.createdbydiane.com

This soups only takes about 15 minutes to make… so what’s stopping you from making it soon, NOTHING! 

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What can I add if I don’t have fresh salsa?

This recipe is great if you want to purchase minimal ingredients, but maybe you have a fully stocked kitchen and cook often if that is the case. Add a can of diced tomatoes, some jalapenos, onions and cilantro.

And if you don’t have fresh ingredients available, use a jar of salsa, with jarred salsa this will become a pantry meal. Add in some canned diced green chilis or jalapeno peppers for more flavor. Simple…. ready in minutes and better than prepared processed foods any day. 

I want my soup extra thick, what can I do?

Add in the cornstarch as written in the recipe when the soup is boiling, if it’s not thick enough add another portion of cornstarch mixed with water (this is called a slurry). If it’s still not as thick as you would like it, add in a cup or so of grated cheddar or Monterey jack cheese, it will be nice and thick as the cheese melts in the soup. I’ve also added 1/4-1/2 cup of heavy cream to the soup to give it a creamier texture. So, all good options to make the soup thick.

 

Great toppings to use for this soup:

  • avocado
  • sour cream
  • shredded cheddar cheese
  • crumbled cotija cheese
  • green or white onions diced
  • cilantro
  • bacon, sausage, chicken, shredded pork
  • more black beans
  • hot sauce

 

You can make this soup silky smooth by using an immersion blender or put it in a blender. You can puree the whole batch of soup or just half, or make it smooth and top each bowl with additional black beans. 

 

Be sure to check out these posts:

  • 50+ Mexican Inspired Recipes (apparently I really love Mexican food!)
  • and a great item to serve with this soup is a nice heaping of rice, right in the center, and my Mexican Rice Recipe is a great option.

 

Serve with quesadillas or homemade cronbread

 

Easy Black Bean Soup
 
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Prep time
10 mins
Cook time
10 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
Author: Diane Schmidt, Created by Diane
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 1/2 onion diced
  • 1 jalapeño diced
  • 2-16 oz cans of black beans (for thicker soup add 30 oz beans) you can choose to add the liquid that comes with the beans or drain the beans, your preference. I typically add it.
  • 1-15 oz container fresh salsa (other options given in post)
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 fresh lime, juiced
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
  1. In a 4 quart pot, saute the onion with jalapeno in a tablespoon of oil.
  2. Add in the beans, salsa, chicken broth, and bring to a boil
  3. Mix cornstarch with water and slowly stir into slowly boiling soup. (the soup will thicken)
  4. Add in lime juice and cilantro.
  5. Puree with an immersion blender until smooth, or add 1 can of black beans and puree, then add the second can of black beans if you prefer it chunkier.
  6. Serve topped with cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.
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12 Comments Filed Under: Main Dishes, Savory, Side Dishes, Soup, vegetarian Tagged With: black beans, lime, Salsa, soup

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Comments

  1. Albertamom says

    December 4, 2012 at 12:21 pm

    Looks yummy! Do you rinse the beans first?

    Reply
    • Diane says

      December 4, 2012 at 8:35 pm

      Sorry about that I rinse and drain the beans first.

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