creamy vegan black bean soup
This simple, savory Creamy Black Bean Soup is packed with healthy veggies and spices perfect to warm you up from the inside out!
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- ½ white onion chopped
- 2 medium carrots chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 2 medium tomatoes diced
- 1-2 jalapeños finely chopped
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cans black beans
- 4 cups vegetable broth or water with veggie bouillon
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 2-3 teaspoon salt to taste
- 1-2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes to taste
- to serve: tortilla strips avocado, jalapeno slices, fresh cilantro, lime wedges
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat up the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Add in all of the chopped veggies and spices, and saute until fragrant and soft, about 6-10 minutes.
- Rinse and drain the black beans, and add to the pot. Add in the vegetable broth or water with bouillon.
- Cover the pot, lower to a simmer, and cook until all veggies are soft and cooked through. Add more salt or spices as needed.
- To serve, pour soup into a blender or use an immersion blender to process until smooth and creamy.
- Top with diced avocado, crispy tortilla strips, fresh cilantro, jalapeno slices, and a squeeze of lime. Enjoy!