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5 from 4 votes

Black Bean and Lime Soup

This Easy Black Bean and Lime Soup Recipe is made with canned black beans, shallots, garlic, lime and cilantro. It’s a quick and healthy vegetarian and vegan soup that's delicious for lunch or dinner.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Dish, Soup
Cuisine: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 322kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter (or olive oil)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 shallot (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 cups vegetable stock
  • 2 15.5 oz cans black beans (drained and rinsed)
  • 1/4 cup cilantro
  • 1 lime (juiced and zested)
  • salt and pepper (to taste)

Instructions

  • Melt the butter (or olive oil) in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Add the garlic and shallot. Cook 2-3 minutes to soften. Stir in the cumin and cook for an additional 30-60 seconds.
  • Pour in the vegetable stock and black beans. Cook 15-20 minutes to soften the beans.
  • If you would like some whole beans in your soup, remove about 1/3 of the soup and place in a bowl. Transfer the remaining soup to a blender and add the cilantro. Puree until smooth and then add back to the pan with the reserved beans.
  • Stir in the lime juice, taste, and season with salt, pepper, and/or additional lime, as needed.
  • Serve with sour cream and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro, if desired.

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Notes

Tips and Techniques

  • Use canned black beans for the most tender, velvety results.
  • You can use a small onion in place of the shallot, if preferred.
  • An immersion blender can also be used to blend the soup right in the pot to the desired consistency.
  • Store leftover soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Use within 3-4 days.
 
** Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 322kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 475mg | Potassium: 785mg | Fiber: 19g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 418IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 5mg