This easy black bean soup is cozy, fast and delicious every time. Ready to go in just 25 minutes and made with black beans and salsa, you won't believe how fast this comes together for lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
2Tablespoonsolive oil
1/2Onion diced
1Tablespoonoregano
1/2Teaspoongarlic
1/2Teaspoonground cumin
1/2Cupdiced carrotoptional
1Rib celery- Dicedoptional
3Cans black beansdrained
1Jar mild salsa15-16 ounces
1Cupbroth
Instructions
Add oil to a soup pan and heat until warm over medium heat.
Add diced onion, oregano, garlic and cumin and a pinch of salt to the pan. If adding celery or carrot add these veggies also. Sautee over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until onions soften.
Next add 2 cans drained black beans, salsa, and broth to the pan.
Pulse one can of black beans in the food processor or blender. Add these pureed beans to the pot and cook for twenty minutes until heated through. Ladle into a bowl and enjoy!
Notes
This recipe is extremely flexible to modifications. I've made this with black beans, salsa, and a little water only and it still comes out tasty. Serve with crusty bread or cracker.
This recipe uses just a little under 2 cups of salsa.