Spicy Instant Pot Mexican Black Bean Soup

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-04 · Updated 2026-05-04

A hearty and spicy black bean soup made effortlessly in an Instant Pot with smoky chipotle and fresh lime. This Mexican-inspired Instant Pot recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 60 minutes, pairs dried black beans, vegetable broth, 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.

Ingredients

• 1 cup, rinsed and drained dried black beans
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh cilantro

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat 2 tbsp olive oil until shimmering. Add 1 medium diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1 tbsp finely chopped chipotle peppers, 1 tsp ground cumin, and 1 tsp smoked paprika, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
3. Step 3: Add 1 cup rinsed dried black beans, 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to manual high pressure for 30 minutes.
4. Step 4: When cooking finishes, allow the pressure to release naturally for 15 minutes, then carefully quick release any remaining pressure.
5. Step 5: Open the lid and use an immersion blender to puree about half of the soup until slightly thickened but still chunky.
6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp fresh lime juice and 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving hot.