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Black Bean Soup

Smoky, hearty black bean soup with cumin, chipotle and a squeeze of lime.

5 June 2026
Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

  • 2 x 400g tins black beans, drained
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tbsp chipotle paste or 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 800ml vegetable stock
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Soured cream, coriander, tortilla strips to serve

Method

  1. Soften onion and garlic in oil 5 min; add cumin and chipotle.
  2. Add beans and stock; simmer 20 min.
  3. Blend half the soup; stir back in to create a chunky texture.
  4. Finish with lime juice; season. Serve with soured cream, coriander and tortilla strips.