Black Bean Soup from Scratch

Black Bean Soup from Scratch

Full of fresh ingredients and hearty flavor, this black bean soup made from scratch is perfect for cold nights.

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Wash beans; place into a 6-quart stockpot with water to cover and let soak for 8 hours.
Step 2
Rinse and drain beans. Bring drained beans, 3 quarts water, and chicken bouillon to a boil in the pot over high heat. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 3 hours. Do not drain.
Step 3
Blend onion and bell pepper in a food processor until smooth.
Step 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute garlic in the hot oil for 1 minute. Add onion mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for 4 minutes. Stir mixture into beans. Add sugar, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Let simmer, uncovered, until beans are tender and soup is thickened, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Garnish with minced onion.
Black Bean Soup from Scratch

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 ½ teaspoons white sugar
  • 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
  • ½ small onion, roughly chopped
  • ½ small green bell pepper, stemmed and seeded
  • 1 teaspoon minced onion, or to taste

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