Black Bean Soup is hearty, slightly spicy, and extremely flavorful. If you like soup with a lot of texture, this soup is loaded with it.
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Is it a soup, or is it chili? Is it chili, or is it a soup?
Whatever you call it, call it delicious! This black bean soup should be on the top of your "must make" list just as soon as you possibly can!
BLACK BEAN SOUP
1 pound lean ground beef
2 - 15 oz. can black beans, drained and rinsed.
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 teaspoon smoked cumin powder
1 teaspoon ground coriander
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 bay leaves
2 Roma tomatoes, diced
¾ cup frozen corn
1 cup beef stock
1 tablespoon lime zest and the juice of one small lime
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or cilantro paste
3 flour tortillas, cut into strips and baked, for garnish (optional)
olive oil spray (optional)
1 avocado, diced, for garnish (optional)
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese for garnish (optional)
sour cream for garnish* (optional)
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amy @ fearless homemaker says
looks absolutely wonderful! I'm a huge fan of soups in any form, but i've never tried making a black bean soup. will have to try this soon!
Nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says
I love black bean soup but I have never made it like this before. I'll have to give this a try.
Jen @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
The soup looks wonderful and I love your tortilla strips!!
Sarah (Canterbury Cakes) says
Yum....I can almost smell this through the screen. I love black bean dishes, so this has got my mouth watering! Thanks for sharing.
April Tuell Angels Homestead says
It looks like a delicious and filling soup. Love the fact it has cumin in it, one of my favorite seasonings.
Paula says
This looks like it would bring a warm appreciative smile to anyone's face. I love what you did with the tortilla strips.
Rituparna says
Drooling ! ! !
To good for words. That marriage of flavours will be so delicious, I can almost taste it.
Kelley @ The Culinary Enthusiast says
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Jo says
I love black bean soup, this version sounds delicious!I love cumin and coriander, they are so perfect for something like this.
Lisa~~ says
I love when I have most of the ingredients needed for a recipe right in my pantry too. I love too that with all your additions this is not a traditional black bean soup, it looks so wonderful. Another love is the baked tortilla strips...yep, saving this entire recipe.
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Kirstin says
Yummy...marking this one to try! I have never used coriander before.
mireia badia says
This looks fantastic!!! I'm getting hungry now...
Farmgirl Gourmet says
Looks tasty!! Hopping over from Farmgirl Gourmet. Happy Reveal Day!
The Double Dipped Life says
Yum! I love black bean soup, and I love the toppings you used.
Gingered Whisk says
Wow! This look like a really amazing soup! Great job!
Asiya @ Chocolate & Chillies says
HI Renee! Thank you so much for your kind words! I am so glad you liked the soup but I think now I'm going to have to try your version 🙂 LOVE the changes you made and I know my family will too. I haven't made this soup in awhile...I will be soon and next time it will be your recipe!
BigBearswife says
oooo my toes warmed up just by reading this! Pinning this for later!