Description
This Easy Black Bean Salsa Soup is a quick, flavorful, and healthy meal perfect for a cozy night! With simple ingredients like black beans, salsa, and spices, this soup comes together in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
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- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 onion, diced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup diced carrot (optional)
- 1 rib celery, diced (optional)
- 3 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained
- 1 (15-16 ounce) jar mild salsa
- 1 cup broth (vegetable or chicken)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced onion, oregano, garlic powder, cumin, and a pinch of salt. If using, add diced carrot and celery. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until onions soften.
- Add Beans and Salsa: Add 2 cans of drained black beans, salsa, and broth to the pot.
- Purée Beans: Purée the remaining can of black beans in a food processor or blender. Add the puréed beans to the pot.
- Simmer: Cook for 20 minutes, until heated through.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy.
Notes
- This recipe is very flexible. You can make it with just black beans, salsa, and water for a simpler version.
- Serve with crusty bread or crackers.
- You can adjust the spice level by using a spicier salsa or adding a pinch of cayenne pepper.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like corn or diced tomatoes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
