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Vegan Black Bean Soup: A Hearty and Healthy Comfort Food

Warm, hearty, and bursting with flavor, this Vegan Black Bean Soup is the perfect comfort food. Packed with protein-rich black beans, vegetables, and warming spices, it’s a healthy and satisfying dish that’s easy to make. Perfect for a quick dinner, meal prep, or a cozy night in, this soup will quickly become a family favorite!  
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican-inspired, Vegan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 carrots chopped
  • 1 celery rib chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • Pinch of black pepper
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 4 15 oz cans black beans, divided (2 undrained, 2 drained and rinsed)
  • 1 15 oz can whole kernel corn, drained
  • 1 14.5 oz can crushed tomatoes

Method
 

Sauté the Vegetables:
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften.
  3. Stir in garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Add Spices:
  1. Sprinkle chili powder, cumin, and a pinch of black pepper over the sautéed vegetables.
  2. Stir to coat the vegetables in the spices, letting the flavors bloom for about 1 minute.
Add Broth and Beans:
  1. Pour in the vegetable broth and stir.
  2. Add 2 cans of black beans (undrained), crushed tomatoes, and the drained can of corn. Stir to combine.
Blend for Creaminess:
  1. Use an immersion blender to blend the soup partially, leaving some chunks for texture.
  2. Alternatively, transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender, blend until smooth, and return to the pot.
Add Remaining Beans:
  1. Stir in the remaining 2 cans of black beans (drained and rinsed) to give the soup additional texture and heartiness.
Simmer and Serve:
  1. Let the soup simmer over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  2. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed with more salt, pepper, or chili powder.
Garnish and Enjoy:
  1. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped cilantro, avocado slices, vegan sour cream, or crushed tortilla chips.

Notes

  • Blend to Your Liking: Control the texture by blending more for a creamy soup or less for a chunkier version.
  • Customize the Heat: Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for a spicier soup, or reduce the chili powder for a milder flavor.
  • Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh garlic, onion, and celery enhance the flavor.
  • Homemade Broth: If you have time, homemade vegetable broth will take this soup to the next level.