Spicy Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz / 425 g) Black beans (canned, drained and rinsed)
• 1/2 medium Onion (diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp Chili powder
• 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 2 cups Vegetable broth
• 1/4 tsp Salt(optional)
• 1 tbsp Lime juice(optional)
• 2 tbsp Cilantro (chopped)(optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Prep (10 minutes): Dice the onion and mince the garlic. Rinse and drain the black beans.

2. 2

   Cook (15 minutes): In a pot, warm the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté onion for 3–4 minutes until softened, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

3. 3

   Cook: Stir in cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika for 30–60 seconds until fragrant.

4. 4

   Cook: Add black beans and vegetable broth. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. 5

   Finish: Use an immersion blender to blend about half the soup (leave some beans whole) until thick. Stir in lime juice and cilantro if using, then taste and adjust salt.