Black Bean Soup

This black bean soup recipe is easy and delicious. It calls for pantry ingredients like canned black beans and spices, and the cooking process is largely hands-off. The stove does most of the work for you!

Even though it’s simple, this black bean soup has a bold, spicy flavor and creamy texture. The secret ingredient? Bean juice!

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 medium yellow onion, diced

2 celery ribs, diced

1 medium carrot, diced

1 teaspoon sea salt

Freshly ground black pepper

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon ground coriander

½ teaspoon chili powder

2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, including the liquid in the cans

2 chipotle peppers from a can of chipotles in adobo sauce, chopped, plus 2 tablespoons sauce*

1½ cups vegetable broth

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving

Optional toppings: avocado, cilantro, sour cream, or vegan sour cream, pickled onions, serrano peppers, pepitas