Description
Warm comfort meets bold flavors in this Mexican Style Black Bean Soup, a hearty culinary journey through traditional Mexican cuisine. Simmering with rich spices and creamy beans, you’ll savor each spoonful of this soul-satisfying dish that brings authentic southwestern warmth to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups black beans (cooked or 2 (15 oz) cans, drained and rinsed)
- 3 cups vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (with juices)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion (finely diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground coriander (optional)
- 1 small jalapeno (finely diced, optional)
- Salt (to taste)
- Black pepper (to taste)
Optional Toppings:
- Sliced avocado
- Chopped cilantro
- Diced red onion
- Sour cream or Greek yogurt
- Crumbled queso fresco or shredded cheese
- Tortilla chips or strips
Instructions
- Infuse Aromatics: Warm olive oil in a substantial pot over medium heat. Sauté onions until translucent, then introduce garlic and spices, stirring until the kitchen fills with a rich, fragrant aroma.
- Combine Core Components: Merge black beans, broth, diced tomatoes, and optional jalapeño into the pot. Elevate to a vigorous boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer, allowing flavors to meld and intensify for approximately 20-25 minutes.
- Transform Texture: For a luxuriously smooth consistency, strategically blend a portion of the soup using an immersion blender or carefully transferring half the mixture to a standard blender. Reintegrate the smooth section, creating a harmonious blend of textures.
- Enhance and Personalize: Brighten the soup with fresh lime juice, then calibrate seasoning with salt and pepper to achieve a perfectly balanced flavor profile.
- Present and Garnish: Artfully ladle the soup into serving vessels, adorning with preferred toppings. Accompany with warm tortillas or crusty artisan bread for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Adjust chili powder and jalapeno quantity to control heat intensity, ensuring the soup matches personal spice tolerance.
- Use immersion blender strategically to create desired consistency – partially blend for chunky texture or fully blend for smooth, creamy soup.
- Add shredded chicken, diced chorizo, or tofu for extra protein, making the soup more filling and nutritionally balanced.
- Soup can be prepared in advance and stored in refrigerator for 4-5 days, allowing flavors to develop and deepen over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 2 g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg