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    Home » Holiday Inspired Recipes

    Published: Feb 27, 2012 · Modified: Apr 28, 2026 by Renée · This post may contain affiliate links · 16 Comments

    Black Bean Soup

    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.

    Black Bean Soup Recipe

    *Disclaimer - This recipe was originally published in 2012. I'm working hard to update all my older recipes with recipe cards, new photos, and additional recipe information. But, getting to all of them will take time. Please bear with me. In the meantime let me assure you that this recipe is still a winner and one I'm sure you'll be well pleased with when you make it at home.

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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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    1. amy @ fearless homemaker says

      March 03, 2012 at 4:46 pm

      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!

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    2. Nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says

      March 02, 2012 at 1:23 am

      I love black bean soup but I have never made it like this before. I'll have to give this a try.

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    3. Jen @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says

      March 01, 2012 at 7:05 pm

      The soup looks wonderful and I love your tortilla strips!!

      Reply
    4. Sarah (Canterbury Cakes) says

      February 29, 2012 at 6:48 pm

      Yum....I can almost smell this through the screen. I love black bean dishes, so this has got my mouth watering! Thanks for sharing.

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    5. April Tuell Angels Homestead says

      March 01, 2012 at 12:41 am

      It looks like a delicious and filling soup. Love the fact it has cumin in it, one of my favorite seasonings.

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    6. Paula says

      February 29, 2012 at 2:30 am

      This looks like it would bring a warm appreciative smile to anyone's face. I love what you did with the tortilla strips.

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    7. Kelley @ The Culinary Enthusiast says

      February 28, 2012 at 1:39 am

      Yum. This sounds really tasty. If you have any orange recipes to share, would love if you stopped over to my new website seasonalpotluck.com! This month's featured ingredient is oranges.

      Reply
    8. Jo says

      February 27, 2012 at 8:25 pm

      I love black bean soup, this version sounds delicious!I love cumin and coriander, they are so perfect for something like this.

      Reply
    9. Lisa~~ says

      February 27, 2012 at 8:15 pm

      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.

      If you haven't already, I'd love for you to check out my Group 'A' SRC entry: Crunchy Fudgy Heart Bites and my Group 'D' entry: Health(ier) Peanut Brittle

      Lisa~~
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    10. Kirstin says

      February 27, 2012 at 9:30 pm

      Yummy...marking this one to try! I have never used coriander before.

      Reply
    11. mireia badia says

      February 27, 2012 at 6:57 pm

      This looks fantastic!!! I'm getting hungry now...

      Reply
    12. Farmgirl Gourmet says

      February 27, 2012 at 6:21 pm

      Looks tasty!! Hopping over from Farmgirl Gourmet. Happy Reveal Day!

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    13. The Double Dipped Life says

      February 27, 2012 at 5:52 pm

      Yum! I love black bean soup, and I love the toppings you used.

      Reply
    14. Gingered Whisk says

      February 27, 2012 at 5:49 pm

      Wow! This look like a really amazing soup! Great job!

      Reply
    15. Asiya @ Chocolate & Chillies says

      February 27, 2012 at 5:28 pm

      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!

      Reply
    16. BigBearswife says

      February 27, 2012 at 5:15 pm

      oooo my toes warmed up just by reading this! Pinning this for later!

      Reply

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