Black Bean Soup from Scratch

Black Bean Soup from Scratch

This black bean soup made-from-scratch recipe uses dried black beans, other fresh ingredients, and seasonings like chopped fresh oregano and ground cumin.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
4 hr 40 mins
Total Time
4 hr 50 mins
Calories
267 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Wash beans. Transfer to a 6-quart stockpot with water to cover; soak for 8 hours.
Step 2
Rinse and drain beans; transfer to a large pot. Add 3 quarts water and chicken bouillon; bring to a boil over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours. Do not drain.
Step 3
Combine 1/2 onion and bell pepper in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until smooth.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic; sauté for 1 minute. Add puréed onion mixture; cook, stirring constantly, for 4 minutes. Stir mixture into beans. Add sugar, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper; simmer, uncovered, until beans are tender and soup is thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Garnish servings with 1 teaspoon minced onion.

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cubes chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3 quarts water
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound dry black beans
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon minced onion, or to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1.5 teaspoons white sugar
  • 0.5 small onion, roughly chopped
  • 0.5 small green bell pepper, stemmed and seeded

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