Hearty Black Bean Soup

Hearty Black Bean Soup

Make a pot of hearty black bean soup for a satisfying dinner! Garlic, onion, jalapeño, chili powder, and cumin give this cozy Tex-Mex recipe lots of flavor.

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
0 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Medium
Source
https://www.thepioneerwoman.com/food-cooking/recipes/a70222836/hearty-black-bean-soup-recipe/

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. dried black beans 1
  • 4 tbsp. salted butter 1
  • cloves, minced 5
  • bell pepper, diced 1
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced 1
  • yellow onion, diced 1
  • 2 tbsp. chili powder 1
  • 1 tbsp. ground cumin 1
  • 4 c. low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth 1
  • 1 tbsp. dried oregano 1
  • leaves 2
  • 1 tbsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste 1
  • Sour cream, diced avocado, cilantro, corn tortillas (cut into strips), and lime wedges, for serving 1

Instructions

Place the dried beans in a colander, rinse them well, and pick out any stones or imperfect beans.  For the overnight soak method: Transfer the beans to a large bowl or pot and cover with cold water. Refrigerate for at least 6 hours and up to 12 hours. Drain and rinse with cold water. For the quick-soak method: Alternatively, transfer the beans to a medium pot and cover with hot water. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the beans soak for 1 hour. Drain and rinse with cold water. In a Dutch oven or large pot, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, bell pepper, jalapeño, and onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle in the chili powder and cumin; stir and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the drained beans, chicken broth, oregano, bay leaves, and 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the bay leaves and stir in the salt. Scoop out 2 cups of the beans and transfer to a blender. Blend until smooth, then return to the pot. Cover and continue simmering until the soup thickens slightly, about 30 minutes. For a thicker soup, simmer for an additional 30 minutes. Taste for seasoning and add more salt if desired. Serve the soup with sour cream, avocado, cilantro, tortilla strips, and lime wedges.