12.2.10 20-Minute Black Bean Soup
I hope you all had a wonderful and delicious week. After a few months of not-so-much cooking, I was a busy bee in the kitchen this past weekend. First up was a Thanksgiving feast at my parents. My mom took on the bulk of the work (thanks mom!) but I contributed my favorite Green Bean Casserole and Mushroom Gravy. On Saturday, I threw a surprise “sprinkle” for my friend who will be welcoming her 3rd baby boy after the new year. The night was so wonderful and I love having all the girls over to my house. I even got an unexpected surprise myself that night, as K asked me to be godmother of her son. I am BEYOND excited and honored. She and I have been friends since we were 3 years old, and now her oldest son is 3—how is that for the circle of life?! Gushing aside, I wanted to share the a few recipes I made because I think they will come in handy with your holiday entertaining…
• PW’s French Onion Soup Stuffed Mushrooms (I made them “vegi” friendly with a vegetable bouillon, but my god they were good)
• Dana’s Mini Macs (Deeeelicious!)
• Grandma’s Spanakopita (recipe to come, as soon as me and Phyllo dough make peace again)
• Nan’s Brushetta (recipe to come)
• Guacamole with Pear and Pomegranate Seeds
As you can see, my weekend was filled with quite a bit of food. I am still stuffed, and have a feeling this is going to last through the new year with all the celebrating going on this December. So, as I dream of gingerbread cookies and baked brie, I am going to sneak in this healthy soup recipe. Use it liberally throughout the holiday season, on days when your jeans feel a bit too tight. No doubt I will be doing the same.
20-Minute Black Bean Soup
serves 4
2 T olive oil
1 onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 t ground cumin
1 t chili powder
2 15.5-oz cans black beans, drained & rinsed
15-oz can diced tomatoes in juice
1 1/2 c vegetable broth
1 t salt
1 handful chopped, cilantro
1/4 c feta cheese
10 chives, chopped
In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium. Add onion and garlic, and cook 6-8 minutes, until beginnning to brown. Stir in cumin and chili powder. Add black beans, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, salt and cilantro. Bring to a boil, and allow to cook for 2 minutes. Transfer 1 c to a blender, and process until smooth. Stir back into soup. Remove from heat, and serve topped with feta and chives.
Reader Comments (36)
this looks great! i'm trying to eat soup every night this week - already lost 2 lbs :) so this is going to be a perfect addition!
thanks!
A
I am not sure how you always make soup look so beautiful. Great recipe, too! Sounds like you had a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend, with lots of delicious things coming out of your kitchen. Congrats on your godmotherhood!
Yum! I love the cumin and the feta, sounds so delicious!
Dearest Erin, sounds like you had a wonderful thanksgiving! Oh and yipeee for another soup recipe today! I am such a huge fan of soup and this just looks soo yummiee! Must try! Have a lovely merry happy weekend and love to you!
Eating this for lunch right now and I think it's one of the best black bean soups I've ever had! And it's so easy to make! Love it!
Erin, this is soup looks and sounds sublime. I can't believe it's ready in 20 minutes. I will give this a go.
Congratulations new godmum! This soup looks heavenly and its even better at 20 minutes prep time! Gotta make one soon as the cold gets into my bones these days. :)
Miam. What's better: the mix of (healthy) ingredients, or that it's a 20-minute soup? Genius! Thanks for the recipe.
Soup... the cold weather comforter! And it is soup weather here-- 2*F and very snowy! I just love the ease & quickness of this recipe, Erin. We've been eating a lot of soup this autumn--can never have enough good soup recipes. So thank you for this one! We're back from our Thanksgiving/USA trip--had wonderful time! I'm slowing getting to visiting and such though, as I've not been feeling too well in recent days--but getting there. Great to be catching up with you and back in blogland. :o) Happy Days ((HUGS))
Oh, this looks so yummy! And so pretty.
I think I have everything I need to make this. Might have to make it for lunch!
Wow the colours and textures in this soup look brilliant! You had me at 20 minute!
Sounds so invitingly cozy! Hope your December has been good so far. Not too long to go until Christmas and vacation! :)
Oh how I love black bean soup. It's deceptive, isn't it, being so comforting and so healthy (and so easy)?
I love the idea of this simple, protein filled dish. Lovely!
this soup looks outrageously good... perfect for a day like today!
Oh and that guacamole sounds so interesting!
So I'm not a huge fan of black beans, but do you think this would be good with lentils? Im in a soupy mood and would love to make this over the weekend! Thanks Erin!
As always, your photos are as stunning as your recipes are delicious
Thanks!
What a delicious recipe! I skipped the pureeing step out of laziness and it still turned out very well. I made a batch of it to take to work for lunch this week. This was a badly needed healthy treat amidst all of the holiday delights my co-workers have been bringing in to share! And it really did only take 20 minutes.
Coco, I would give it a try with lentils! I can imagine all the flavors together... let me know how it turns out!
Love this soup. Fantastic photos as well!
I made this soup today. It was delicious! Thanks
I love a good black bean soup -- especially one that takes under 20 minutes. My only question would be on the cumin -- my girlfriend hates it. What would you recommend for a substitute spice? ...Or should I just dump her?
Looking forward to trying this recipe! Thank you for sharing it! Grew up with a similar soup but added fresh queso fresco, chile and sour cream, yum!
I made this soup last night - it was delicious!!
I made this for my family last night :) very delicious and surprisingly filling! thanks for the flavorful evening you shared
I was just thinking yesterday how I wanted a new black bean soup recipe, and then I stumbled upon this today :) Looks tasty. Happy New Year, Erin!
My wife just made this and I loved it, but can you tell me approximately how many calories are in this meal?
Hi Jackson, I'm sorry but I can't help you out. I don't count calories and would have no idea where to start!
Wow what a great recipe! My daughter made this bean soup tonight for dinner. It was wonderful!
I love simple healthy soups like this!
This looks damned delicious and just what I need right now. Love photos too.
Erin, I've made a few of your recipes. Thanks! Wanted to comment here..very easy and yummy and easily modifiable. Good when you have a cold...which I do. :) I threw in some other veggies which I had on hand. And Mexican queso fresco instead of feta..cuz I had it. And scallions instead of chives, cuz I had them. And half a jalapeno. But...really...it's all the same thing..and it's all good. :)
Made this recipe tonight and LOVED it! Thanks, Erin! :)
Hi,
This reciept looks great and i plan to make a big surprise for my stomack ))
but I have one quastion regarding blandering,
Sorry sorry ,
what means "transfer 1 c to blender" ? is it about one part of soup?)
Hi Anna, You should transfer 1 cup of the soup to a blender (a large spoon full would work too). Enjoy!