Spiced Black Bean Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-10 · Updated 2026-06-10

A hearty black bean soup that imbibes bold spices and smoky flavors to create a comforting bowl perfect for chilly evenings. This Latin American-inspired soup recipe (vegetarian, gluten free), ready in about 85 minutes, pairs Black beans, Vegetable broth, Yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried, soaked overnight and drained Black beans
• 6 cups Vegetable broth
• 1 medium, diced Yellow onion
• 4, minced Garlic cloves
• 2 tsp Ground cumin
• 1 tsp Smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed Lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped for garnish Fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium diced yellow onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika, stirring for 1 minute until spices imbibe the oil and become aromatic.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 cups soaked and drained black beans and pour in 6 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 hour until beans are tender.
4. Step 4: Using an immersion blender, partially blend the soup to your preferred texture, leaving some beans whole for texture.
5. Step 5: Season with 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice. Stir well and simmer for another 5 minutes.
6. Step 6: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish each with 1 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving.