Description
Savor the rich, hearty flavors of this 20-Minute Black Bean Soup, perfect for cozy evenings. With its vibrant colors and delightful aroma, this quick dish will wrap you in warmth and comfort. Topped with creamy avocado, it’s a satisfying meal that’s easy to whip up after a long day. Enjoy it solo or paired with crusty bread for an extra treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (15 oz each) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Juice of 1 lime
- 1 avocado, diced (for topping)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté the diced onion for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
- Add minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the black beans and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Mash some beans with a fork or potato masher for thickness while leaving some whole.
- Stir in lime juice before serving hot, topped with diced avocado.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 0mg