Best Black Bean Soup
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Medium yellow onion, chopped
- 1 Teaspoon sea salt
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 Teaspoon cumin
- 1 Teaspoon coriander
- ½ Teaspoon chili powder
- 2 (15-Ounce) cans black beans including the liquid in the can
- 2 Chipotle peppers canned in adobo sauce*, chopped, plus
- 2 tablespoons sauce
- 1½ Cups vegetable broth
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice, plus wedges for serving
- Toppings:
- Avocado slices
- Greek yogurt
- Pepitas
- Pickled onions
- Serrano peppers
- Chili powder
Shopping List
- Yellow onion
- Sea salt
- Garlic
- Cumin
- Coriander
- Chili powder
- Canned black beans
- Chipotle peppers canned in adobo sauce
- Vegetable broth
- Lime
- Avocado
- Greek yogurt
- Pepitas
- Pickled onions
- Serrano peppers
- Chili powder
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and salt and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, coriander, and chili powder and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in the beans, chipotles, adobo sauce, and broth and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Let cool slightly and transfer half of the soup mixture to a blender. Puree until smooth, then add it back to the pot with the remaining soup and stir. Stir in the lime juice. Serve with lime wedges and desired toppings.