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Spicy Black Bean Soup

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Ingredients

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For the Soup:

  • 2 cups black beans, soaked overnight, then drained
  • 8 cups beef or chicken stock
  • 1 28ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic
  • 1 heaping tablespoon Celtic sea salt
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 bunch cilantro, plus 2-3 tablespoons more for garnish
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and sliced
  • 1 bunch green onions chopped
  • Sour cream for serving (omit for dairy free)

Instructions

  1. Combine beans, stock, tomatoes, paprika, onion powder, garlic, sea salt and tomato paste in a large pot. Bring to a boil, then lower to a simmer and cook for 3 hours. Add cilantro, jalapeño and green onions to soup and let simmer for 5 minutes. Using a hand immersion blender, blend until smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro.

Slow cooker option: 
Combine beans, stock, tomatoes, paprika, onion powder, garlic, sea salt and tomato paste in the bowl of the slow cooker and cook on medium for 5-6 hours until tender. Add the cilantro, jalapeño and green onion to the slow cooker and let cook for 20 minutes. Using a hand immersion blender, blend until smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro.

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