Easy Black Bean Soup
Posted: 03/27/20
Updated: 01/21/22
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This soup couldn’t be easier, and it’s the best black bean soup I’ve ever had! It’s so versatile and delicious, filling, and comforting. Only takes about 5 minutes to pull together!
Why This Soup Is So Good
- This bean soup is the perfect easy, fast lunch or dinner recipe. All you need are 5 minutes, 4 ingredients, and the toppings of your choice. Plus it’s incredibly inexpensive to fix yourself a bowl of this filling, warm soup (begone, instant ramen!).
- Totally customizable with whatever garnishes you choose, we love that this recipe can be totally different (or the same!) every single time.
- This soup is super easy to make with just a can of refried beans, or kick it up a notch with our homemade refried black beans recipe.
How To Make It
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine all the ingredients and whisk until smooth. Let the soup heat for 5 minutes.
- Ladle into 2 serving bowls and garnish however you like. Serve and enjoy!
Chef’s Tips
- Out of refried beans but have regular black beans on hand? It’s actually really easy to make your own refried beans at home. You just need avocado oil, an onion, garlic cloves, salt, and water.
Topping Ideas
- Chipotle aioli (blend one chipotle pepper, 1 teaspoon of adobo sauce, and a squeeze of lime with 1/2 cup mayo)
- Sour cream
- Plain greek yogurt
- Mexican hot sauce
- Chopped cilantro
- Pickled jalapeños
- Chopped tomatoes or salsa
- Onions
- Avocados
- Cotija or queso fresco
- Lime wedges
- Tortilla chips or strips
- Scallions
Try something else? Let us know in the comments! The possibilities are pretty much endless.
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Easy Black Bean Soup
The easiest black bean soup you could possibly imagine. So versatile and delicious, a perfect lunch or quick, cheap dinner.
Ingredients
- 2 cups refried black beans (from a can or homemade)
- 1/2 cup water or stock
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 tbsp recommended garnishes: chipotle aioli (see note), "sour cream" or yogurt, Mexican hot sauce, chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeños
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine all ingredients. Whisk until smooth. Cook for 5 minutes.
- Ladle into serving bowls and garnish. Serve.
Notes
- Homemade refried beans: See our recipe for refried beans here.
- Garnish ideas: Chipotle aioli, sour cream, plain greek yogurt, Mexican hot sauce, chopped cilantro, pickled jalapeños, chopped tomatoes or salsa, onions, avocados, cotija or queso fresco, lime wedges, tortilla chips or strips, scallions
- Chipotle aioli: Blend one chipotle pepper, 1 teaspoon of adobo sauce, and a squeeze of lime with 1/2 cup mayo.
Nutrition Information
Serving: 1serving, Calories: 266kcal, Carbohydrates: 43g, Protein: 15g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 2mg, Sodium: 303mg, Potassium: 611mg, Fiber: 15g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 125IU, Calcium: 46mg, Iron: 4mg, Net Carbs: 28g
Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.
Am I crazy, or is there not actually a recipe for this soup? I suspect I’m crazy, but I just read the page 3 times. Are other people just guessing what’s in the pictures? No entiendo.
No, you’re not crazy! When we merged blogs, about half of the recipes decided to erm, stay behind. I’m updating that manually. Sorry for invoking a moment of self-doubt! Refresh in about 3..2..1
The first time I made it I was like, seriously? This is GOOD? It took 3 1/2 minutes! I never have leftovers either.. O is training for another marathon so I know how you feel!!
Woah! This looks so easy 🙂 Also, I never know what to make for lunch either. I try so hard to have leftovers from dinner the night before, but it rarely happens with a hungry athlete in the house!