Black bean soup definitely doesn’t quite get the attention it deserves. We all hear about broccoli cheese soup, potato soup, vegetable soup, chicken noodle soup and so on but black bean soup isn’t as popular as it should be. It’s so hearty, it’s healthy (mostly, we’ve got a bit of bacon for flavor here) and it’s totally satisfying. Plus it’s so easy to make!

Flavorful Black Bean Soup

You need to make this easy black bean soup! Yes it may seem boring if you’ve never had it, but if you flavor it right by adding in things like bacon, poblano peppers, fire roasted tomatoes, some cumin and some ancho chili powder then incredibly delicious things happen!

Then of course if you finish it off with the bright tones of lime juice and the freshness of cilantro along with the creaminess of avocados and sour cream (or Mexican crema) you just know it’s got to be good.

I mean if anything has bacon and avocado in it then I’ll always approve.

Collection of Black Bean Recipes I Love:

  • You can add black beans to tacos (like I’ve done in each here 1, 2, 3).
  • You can toss them in to up the protein and fiber of a dish – like in this quick 30 minutes meal.
  • Of course they are wonderful in soups (like these options here 1, 2, 3, 4).
  • You can add them as part of the stuffing for bell peppers (1) or sweet potatoes (2).
  • And don’t we all love them tossed into a green salad?

How To Make Black Bean Soup

  • Puree about 1/3 of the black beans with some chicken broth (this will make it nice and creamy).
  • Sautee bacon and veggies.
  • Stir in chicken broth, black beans, tomatoes and spices.
  • Simmer 15 minutes.
  • Stir in fresh lime juice and cilantro and serve with toppings of your choice. So easy!

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4.84 from 6 votes Review Recipe

Black Bean Soup

A hearty, creamy, protein rich black bean soup with lots of delicious flavor! The toppings add extra goodness and tortilla chips are the perfect accompaniment.

Servings: 6

Prep5 minutesCook20 minutesReady in: 25 minutes

Ingredients4 (14.5 oz) cans black beans, divided6 slices bacon (7 oz), chopped into small pieces1 large yellow onion , chopped (1 3/4 cups)1 large poblano pepper , seeded, stemmed and diced small (1 cup)4 cloves garlic , minced2 (14.5 oz) cans low-sodium chicken broth, divided, then more to thin if desired1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes1 tsp ground cumin1 tsp ancho chili powderSalt and freshly ground black pepper1 Tbsp lime juice1/3 cup chopped cilantroFor serving (optional)Sour cream , cheese (shredded Mexican or cheddar cheese), diced avocado, diced roma tomatoes, chopped cilantro, tortilla chips

InstructionsPlace 1 1/2 cans of drained black beans in a food processor along with 1/2 cup of the chicken broth and pulse until well pureed. Rinse remaining 2 1/2 cans of black beans in a colander. Set all black beans aside.Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add bacon and cook until nearly crisp, tossing occasionally. Add in onions and poblano pepper and saute 3 minutes then add garlic and saute 1 minute longer. Stir in remaining chicken broth (3 cups). Add in black beans, black bean puree mixture, fire roasted tomatoes, cumin chili powder and season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Thin with more broth if desired. Stir in lime juice and cilantro and serve warm with desired toppings.Recipe source: Cooking Classy

Nutrition Facts Black Bean Soup

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 460 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%Saturated Fat 4g25%Cholesterol 21mg7%Sodium 1412mg61%Potassium 1372mg39%Carbohydrates 59g20%Fiber 21g88%Sugar 5g6%Protein 22g44% Vitamin A 465IU9%Vitamin C 48.3mg59%Calcium 144mg14%Iron 7mg39% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Course: SoupCuisine: Tex-MexKeyword: Black Bean Soup

4.84 from 6 votes

Review Recipe

Nutrition Facts Black Bean Soup

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 460 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%Saturated Fat 4g25%Cholesterol 21mg7%Sodium 1412mg61%Potassium 1372mg39%Carbohydrates 59g20%Fiber 21g88%Sugar 5g6%Protein 22g44% Vitamin A 465IU9%Vitamin C 48.3mg59%Calcium 144mg14%Iron 7mg39% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition values are estimates only. See full disclaimer here.

Nutrition Facts

Black Bean Soup

	Amount Per Serving

Calories 460 Calories from Fat 135

% Daily Value*

Fat 15g23%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 21mg7%

Sodium 1412mg61%

Potassium 1372mg39%

Carbohydrates 59g20%

Fiber 21g88%

Sugar 5g6%

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A 465IU9%

Vitamin C 48.3mg59%

Calcium 144mg14%

Iron 7mg39%

  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Course: SoupCuisine: Tex-MexKeyword: Black Bean Soup