Description
Black Bean Soup is a comforting, hearty dish filled with smoky flavors, spices, and vegetables. This easy-to-make soup features black beans, smoked sausage, and a creamy texture from blending, making it a perfect weeknight meal that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Serve it with cornbread or a light salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small red onion, diced
1 red bell pepper, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 cups chicken stock
3 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
1 pound smoked sausage, sliced
Instructions
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Cook the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until the vegetables soften.
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Add beans and stock: Stir in the black beans, chicken stock, cumin, garlic powder, oregano, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring the soup to a boil.
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Blend the soup: Use an immersion blender to pulse the soup to your desired consistency, leaving some beans and vegetables intact for texture. If you don’t have an immersion blender, transfer part of the soup to a regular blender and then return it to the pot.
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Add sausage: Stir in the sliced smoked sausage. Cook for 5 more minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Serve: Top with sour cream and cilantro, and serve with cornbread or your favorite side.
Notes
Vegetarian Option: Omit the sausage and use vegetable broth for a plant-based version.
Spicy Version: Add diced jalapeños or extra chili powder for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
