How to Make Black Bean Soup | Easy Homemade Black Bean Soup Recipe

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and higher in protein, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is nutritious, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Drain 2 cans of black beans and leave 2 cans in their liquid.

Pour the drained black beans and the black beans in liquid into a large pot.

Add 1 can of diced tomatoes in juice to the pot.

Dissolve 1 chicken broth cube in 2 cups of hot water and pour into the pot.

Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 teaspoon of garlic powder to the pot.

Set the heat to medium-high and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for about 15 minutes.

After 15 minutes, scoop half of the soup into a blender and blend until smooth, leaving some chunks if desired.

Pour the blended soup back into the pot and mix with the remaining chunky soup.

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve the soup in a bowl and optionally add cheese, guacamole, or sliced green onions.

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