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Flavorful Spicy Black Bean Soup Recipe Easy Homemade with Fresh Toppings

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A smoky, spicy, and comforting black bean soup with a silky smooth texture and fresh zesty toppings. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners, potlucks, or cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cans (15 oz / 425 g each) black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 chipotle peppers in adobo, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 4 cups (960 ml) low sodium vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
  • Fresh toppings: diced avocado, chopped green onions, crumbled queso fresco or feta, thinly sliced radishes, extra lime wedges

Instructions

  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until softened and translucent.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic, 2 teaspoons cumin, and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Cook for another 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Add the 2 minced chipotle peppers in adobo sauce and stir well to combine.
  4. Pour in the rinsed black beans and 4 cups of vegetable broth. Stir and bring to a gentle boil.
  5. Reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Using an immersion blender, puree about half the soup in the pot, leaving some beans whole for texture. Alternatively, blend half the soup in batches in a regular blender.
  7. Stir in 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add a splash of broth or water if soup is too thick.
  8. Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with diced avocado, chopped green onions, crumbled queso fresco, sliced radishes, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.

Notes

If soup tastes flat, add a pinch of sugar or a dash of apple cider vinegar to brighten flavors. Let soup rest 10 minutes off heat to deepen flavors. Adjust chipotle peppers to control spice level. For vegan option, substitute queso fresco with toasted pumpkin seeds. Use dried black beans soaked overnight for extra flavor but increase cooking time.

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