Cumin-Spiced Black Bean Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

How this recipe was made — this recipe was drafted by AislePrompt's AI-assisted pipeline from technique templates and USDA-sourced nutrition data, and published by AislePrompt Editorial — see how AislePrompt recipes are drafted and published.

A hearty, smoky soup with tender black beans and warming spices, perfect for chilly evenings. This Mexican-inspired soup recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs black beans, diced tomatoes, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Mexican cuisine 220 cal/serving

Build a week of meals around this recipe → Shop this recipe on Instacart → Shop equipment ↓

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) black beans
1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
1/2 cup onion
1 tsp cumin
2 cloves garlic
2 cups chicken broth
2 tbsp cilantro

The stock pot we’d simmer this in → Best Stock Pots for 2026: Top Picks + Buying Guide

Affiliate disclosure: AislePrompt may earn a commission on qualifying purchases made through Amazon links, at no additional cost to you. See our policy →

Equipment for this recipe

Tools this recipe's steps call for, with a link to each on Amazon.

More Cookware & pots → Shop all kitchen tools →

Instructions

Step 1: Heat a large pot over medium heat. Sauté 1/2 cup finely chopped onion and 2 minced garlic cloves for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Step 2: Stir in 1 tsp cumin and cook for 1 minute until aromatic. Add 1 can (15 oz) rinsed black beans, 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes, and 2 cups chicken broth.
Step 3: Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook uncovered for 20 minutes. Stir in 2 tbsp chopped cilantro just before serving, and adjust salt to taste.