Savory 3-Ingredient Black Bean Soup Recipe Is Ready In 15 Minutes by Ann Marie Patitucci
This time of year, there's nothing more soothing than soup. I absolutely love soup and eat it year 'round. To be honest, though, I seldom make homemade soup. I decided that I needed to change that. Considering grocery prices, restaurant prices and that fact that homemade is just better, I figured it was time to find some soup recipes that I thought I could handle.
This three-ingredient black bean soup recipe checks all the boxes for me: it’s quick, delicious, customizable and about as easy as it gets. Here are the easy, gluten-free ingredients you will need to make this savory Mexican-inspired soup: black beans, chicken broth and diced tomatoes. That's it! And best of all, this delicious recipe is ready in just about 15 minutes. Wow!
Check out the suggestions below for how to customize it to your liking, such as how to make it vegan, how to make it spicier and lower in sodium. Be sure to serve this delicious soup for lunch or dinner with your toppings of choice (see Recipe Notes for ideas)!
Cuisine: Mexican / American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 31 ounces (2 cans) black beans
- 1 cup chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 15 ounces (1 can) diced tomatoes
- garnishes: sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, crushed red pepper, green onions, chives, diced jalapeños, etc. (optional)
Helpful Products
- Soup Pot
- Ladle
- Cutting Board
- Chef Knife
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
- Soup Bowls
- Salt and Pepper
- Blender
- Airtight Containers
Recipe Notes
- To make this recipe vegetarian or vegan, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
- To reduce sodium, use low-sodium black beans, tomatoes and broth.
- For some spice, use diced tomatoes with green chiles.
- Parsley or red pepper flakes are also good seasonings to use.
- Optional garnishes include tortilla chips, sour cream, shredded cheese, avocado, crushed red pepper, green onions, chives, diced jalapeños, etc.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.
Here’s how to make it:
- Combine all ingredients in a medium pot. Bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove from stove and blend using an immersion blender or a stand blender, if desired. (Refer to manufacturer's instructions before blending hot soup.) Serve with desired toppings.
Nutrition Facts Per Serving
Calories: 151
Total Fat: 1.5g
Saturated Fat: 0.4g
Cholesterol: 0mg
Sodium: 1594mg
Total Carbohydrate: 28.9g
Dietary Fiber: 11.3g
Total Sugars: 11.1g
Protein: 7.6g
Vitamin D: 0mcg
Calcium: 80mg
Iron: 2mg
Potassium: 274mg
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