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Easy One-Pot Hearty Black Bean Soup

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Make this easy one-pot black bean soup for a hearty, flavorful, and comforting weeknight dinner. This recipe is naturally vegetarian and gluten-free, and you can customize it with your favorite toppings.

Ingredients

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  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional, for heat)
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and bell pepper. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. Add the minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and chipotle powder (if using). Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Stir in the rinsed black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes (with their juice), vegetable broth, and bay leaf.
  4. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to combine.
  5. Remove the bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup until you reach your desired consistency. You can blend about half the soup for a thicker texture while leaving some whole beans for heartiness.
  6. Stir in the fresh lime juice. Season with salt and pepper to your taste.
  7. Serve hot with your choice of toppings.

Notes

  • For a vegan meal, skip bacon if you used it in a previous step and use vegetable broth.
  • For a richer flavor, use 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika along with the other spices.
  • Serve this **healthy black bean soup** with toppings like diced avocado, fresh cilantro, a dollop of Greek yogurt or sour cream, or crushed tortilla chips.
  • This soup is excellent for **meal prep**; it stores well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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