Essential Mexican Style Black Bean Soup to Warm Your Soul

This Mexican Style Black Bean Soup is a comforting, nutrient-packed dish perfect for chilly nights, featuring smoky chipotle flavors.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 30

Total Time 40

Servings: 4 cups

Course: APPETIZERS

Cuisine: Mexican

Calories: 230

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Base

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion diced
1 medium red bell pepper diced
3 cloves garlic minced

For the Flavor

1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 tablespoons chipotle chilies in adobo sauce chopped
1 teaspoon oregano dried

For the Liquid and Protein

4 cups vegetable broth
2 cups black beans canned, rinsed
1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 oz

For the Final Touches

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce optional
1 tablespoon soy sauce optional
2 tablespoons lime juice
to taste salt
to taste pepper
1/4 cup cilantro for garnish

Equipment

Large saucepan

Method

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
Add the diced onion and red bell pepper; cook for about 5-7 minutes until tender.
Stir in chopped garlic, cumin, paprika, and chipotle chilies; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the vegetable broth, black beans, diced tomatoes, oregano, Worcestershire sauce, and soy sauce; bring to a boil.
Lower heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.
Using an immersion blender, puree part or all of the soup to desired consistency.
Stir in lime juice; season with salt and pepper to taste.
Top with fresh cilantro before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 230kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 12gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 680mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 10gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with warm corn tortillas or crusty bread for an extra comforting meal.

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