Mexican Black Bean Soup

healthy and tasty recipe of Mexican Black Bean Soup

Prep Time: ⏱️ 10 minutes
Cook Time: ⏱️ 25 minutes
Total Time: ⏱️ 35 minutes
Serves: 🍴 4

🛒 Ingredients:

• 🥣 Black Beans: 3 cups (cooked or canned, drained and rinsed)
• 🧅 Onion: 1 medium, diced
• 🧄 Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
• 🌶️ Jalapeño: 1, seeded and minced (optional for spice)
• 🍅 Tomatoes: 2 medium, diced (or 1 cup canned diced tomatoes)
• 🌿 Cilantro: 1/2 cup, chopped
• 🥤 Vegetable Broth: 4 cups
• 🌽 Corn Kernels: 1 cup (fresh, frozen, or canned)
• 🫒 Olive Oil: 2 tbsp
• 🧂 Cumin Powder: 1 tsp
• 🌶️ Chili Powder: 1/2 tsp
• 🧂 Salt and Pepper: To taste
• 🍋 Lime Juice: 2 tbsp (plus extra for serving)

Optional Toppings:

• 🥑 Sliced Avocado
• 🌮 Crispy Tortilla Strips
• 🧀 Shredded Cheese
• 🌶️ Hot Sauce

🕒 Instructions:

1. Sauté the Base (⏱️ 5 min):
   Heat 🫒 olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 🧅 onion, 🧄 garlic, and 🌶️ jalapeño (if using) and sauté until fragrant.
2. Build the Soup (⏱️ 5 min):
   Stir in 🧂 cumin powder and 🌶️ chili powder. Add 🍅 tomatoes, 🥣 black beans, and 🥤 vegetable broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer.
3. Blend for Creaminess (⏱️ 10 min):
   Using an immersion blender, partially blend the soup until it’s creamy but still has some chunks. Alternatively, blend half the soup in a blender and return it to the pot.
4. Add Final Ingredients (⏱️ 5 min):
   Stir in 🌽 corn kernels and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add 🍋 lime juice and adjust 🧂 salt and pepper to taste.
5. Serve:
   Ladle into bowls and garnish with your favorite toppings like 🥑 avocado, 🌮 tortilla strips, or 🌿 cilantro.

Enjoy your hearty Mexican Black Bean Soup! 🌶️🥣