Mexican Black Bean Soup
Looking for a comfort food that isn’t high in calories, try our Mexican Black Bean Soup recipe. What are the benefits of black beans and are black beans healthy? Yes, they are packed with protein, fiber, and iron, this soup is not just delicious but also nutritious. And a serving of black bean soup is just 215 calories.
Since old man Winter is not finished with us, I am looking for comfort foods that aren’t full of calories and but are full of flavor. Say hello to our Mexican Black Bean Soup – low in calories, high in iron, and packed with deliciousness. This Mexican Black Bean Soup is hearty and has added health benefits of black beans and is very filling. It’s comfort food without the guilt.
Are black beans healthy
Mexican Black Bean Soup Recipe:
Ingredients for this Mexican Black Bean Soup–you can find our favorite Garlic mincer (seen above) on Amazon
- 2 tablespoons of olive oil
- 1 medium purple onion, chopped
- 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and chopped fine
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 32 oz beef broth
- 2 (15 oz) cans of black beans, well rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 oz) can of diced tomatoes, with juices
- 1 cup of sour cream, for serving
- 1 jalapeño, thinly sliced lengthwise for garnish
Equipment Needed:
- Large Stock Pot (soup pot)
How to make Nutritious Black Bean Soup:
In a large stockpot over medium-high heat, add the olive oil, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic, and salt.
Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes until the onions and bell peppers are soft.
Ladle into bowls and the top this Mexican Black Bean Soup with sour cream and the sliced jalapeño slices. Then enjoy the benefits of black beans and low black bean soup calories. It is healthy and hearty and will warm you up on these cold winter days.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 1 red or orange bell pepper chopped
- 2 jalapeños seeded and chopped fine
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 32 oz beef broth
- 2 15 oz cans black beans well rinsed and drained
- 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes with juices
- 1 cup sour cream for serving
- 1 jalapeño thinly sliced lengthwise for garnish
Instructions
- In a 4 quart stockpot over medium-high heat, add olive oil, onion, bell pepper, jalapeño, garlic and salt
- Cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes until the onions and bell peppers are soft
- Add the beef broth, beans, and tomatoes and raise temperature to high
- As soon as the soup comes to boil, reduce temp to low, simmer, uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes and until liquid is reduced by one third
- Serve with the sour cream and the sliced jalapeño.
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We love black bean soup at my house, too! I made a batch a little while ago with squash in it, which was really tasty. I have never added bell peppers to it though – I'll give that a try next time I make it!
This is very very good. I 'm pining this recipe as I will make it. I think this will fit in well with my new eating program!
Thanks so much for sharing, and for participating in the blog challenge!
I love love love Black Beans. I have everything on hand for this recipe. Guess what we are having for dinner tonight…its cold in Cleveland and this is going to hit the spot. Visiting from BYB
Looks delicious! This has definitely been a winter for soup here!
I LOVE a good black bean soup! I make black bean soup and use the leftovers on potato, rice or pasta.
I like black beans and I might just have to try this. Pinning it today!
That's pretty simple. I'll try it.
Boy, that's a hearty soup. I bet your spoon stands up in it!
One of my favorite soups!
My husband isn't a huge fan of black beans but your soup does look like it would taste wonderful! I'll have to check out your minestrone soup recipe as that sounds like something that would be more popular around here. I'm always looking for new recipes to add to our rotation.
What a great idea for a blog. I've often thought there need to be more older, er, mature bloggers contributing their wisdom!
would love to try this out subbing veggie broth for beef. also, random compliment, but i love your name! evelyn, it's so pretty and i dont often run into it.
Looks good! Would also sub beef for veggie broth but regardless, it would be delish 🙂
I love black bean soup – and this looks delicious! Thanks for the post -I am pinning for later. 🙂
Mmmm, still hearty and bursting with flavor, but not so heavy. What a yummy soup. Thanks for sharing
I think our cold days are about gone in the DFW area, but I love collecting good soup recipes. This one looks delicious and easy.
These all look so wonderful. thank you for sharing recipes. My daughter is just starting to enjoy cooking and is getting married this year. I am going to share your site with her.
Pinned it! Thanks for sharing the recipe. Black Bean soup is one of my favorites
It has definitely been soup weather here. I'm always looking for new recipes that are healthy and filling.
This looks so yummy! Soup is a favorite around our house, it is just always so comforting!
I’m looking for a great recipe for Black Bean Soup and this one sounds awesome. Thanks so much for sharing! I'll be making this right away
This soup looks amazing, I cannot wait to try it.
Thank you for sharing! Love this soup recipe!
This sounds delicious! I love black beans. Definitely going to try this! Thanks!
Sounds good! Gonna share with my sister. 🙂
The Black Bean soup seems like it would be so good, except I'd have to leave out the jalapenos since our tummys won't tolerate. Probably use a little chili pepper. Hearty, inexpensive, filling–what more could we ask for. Shared it with my daughter. pinning!
oh my, we love black beans and this looks wonderful!
This looks delicious! Pinning! 🙂
– Brooke –
This looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing.
G'day I could so go for some of your soup right now!
Cheers!