Black Bean and Salsa Soup

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Black Bean and Salsa Soup

38 comments

posted in: Main Dish, Quick/Weeknight Meals, Soups & Stews

10.14

2007

(Edited on 11.02.09 with an updated pic.)

This recipe has long been one of my favorites. It is incredibly simple, quick, healthy, and delicious – what more can you ask for? I love to make this when I get home from a long, busy day because it is so quick and easy but still tastes great. It is even great as a leftover. I think the garnish really adds something special to this soup, so I wouldn’t recommend skipping it.

Black Bean and Salsa Soup
Ingredients:
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1.5 c. vegetable broth
1 c. salsa
1 t. cumin
sour cream, green onion, shredded cheese for garnishing

Directions:
Combine beans, broth, salsa and cumin in a food processor. Blend until fairly smooth. Heat soup in a saucepan over medium heat until thoroughly heated. Put soup in bowls and garnish as desired.

Source: Allrecipes

MrsPresley

thanks! i am always looking for quick weeknight dinner ideas :) i will add this to my list of things to try!
Kayte

this looks so yummy!! i think i will try this sometime this week.
Renea

Mmm this looks good, and so easy!
Danielle Cronin

Made this last night… it was so easy and delicious. This will def be one of my “go-to” recipes when I’m short on time.
Robin

Annie, I found your blog through Bobbi + Mike :) They were our wedding photographers in December. And talent just runs among talented company, I guess, cause your blog is fantastic! :)

I love Panera’s black bean soup, and you’ve finally created a way to replicate that..and such a quick “go-to” recipe. Yay! :) And my husband is a big fan of your pumpkin blondies. Thanks again, and keep up the great work!
Tiffany

We made this tonight for dinner— so EASY and QUICK! I made cheese quesadillas for a side. The soup was really good and had a great flavor.
Adam

I added half an onion, sauteed in the pot before adding everything else, just because I had one on hand. I also found it easier to use an emulsion blender than a food processer. Delicious recipe, I’m currently eating it with some corn chips.
Kristen

Annie,
I have started reading your blog ever since Bobbi took your picture. I love this recipe, and have tried numerous other ones. I am a recent college grad and while some of your recipes scare me, most of them are reasonable, and healthy!
Thanks so much!
Kristen
Deanna

Hi Annie -

I’m addicted to checking your blog. Is there anything new today? I have never written before, but I just had to say how simple and easy this recipe is to make. And better yet, TASTY! I had a playdate today and made it for the Moms to have with a fresh baked roll. Very filling…thanks for a great recipe.

Deanna
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Sara

I love this so much, but it’s too bad I can’t get those small globules of black beany goodness from the very bottom of the blender T^T. This soup made my day! So easy, and I can just blend in the morning and heat up in the evening, maybe with some warmed up tortillas. So good for the ol’ pre-Xmas buffet scourge diet– protein, fiber, vitamins, and all that jargon.

Will gladly trade you for other yum-delicious recipes : }
http://www.rjkandhertricks.blogspot.com RJ

Hi Annie!

Came across your site and am a huge fan! Instead of ogling at all the tasty photos, I actually decided to give one a try, and what a great one to try. I just recently found that I adore black bean soup and as a college student, this is definitely a great way to make a hearty soup minus the time!
Jenelle

This soup was so simple and absolutely delicious! My hubby and I are both huge black bean fans and this has become a new go to recipe for our house:)
Amy

Delish soup!

I thought your and/or your readers would like to know that I was able to successfully substitute 2 cans Annie’s organic re-fried black beans. I read the recipe and had to make it NOW so I just made it for lunch for me and my 3 young homeschooling boys with what I had on-hand. It’s a winner.

To your list of descriptions(quick, simple, healthy) I would add frugal! Kudos!
http://selenespiceoflife.blogspot.com Selene Wadhawan

Totally made this with PW’s salsa…I added a bit more lime and hot sauce :) LOVE IT!! Thanks!
Jenni

I made this over the weekend for my lunch this week. I just had the first bowl a little while ago – it’s delicious!
Kristin

Annie,
I’ve been following your blog since I saw your photos on bobbi+mike. This is the first recipe that I’ve tried so far and I absolutely love it! I’m in pharmacy school (currently on rotation) and am exhausted by the time I get home at the end of the day. This recipe was just what I needed for a quick and healthy meal after rotation. I don’t have a large food processor but I dumped everything into my blender and it worked perfectly. I can’t wait to try more of your recipes! Thanks :)
http://www.lindseylw.blogspot.com Lindsey

Just made this- LOVE it! So0o good, you are always full of great ideas- I added chopped jalapenos to add a kick! :)
Jenn

This was amazing, Annie! I wouldn’t expect anything less from you. Thannks!
Margaret

Annie this looks awesome! I want to make it tonight for some girlfriends, how many servings does this recipe yield?
Annie

That depends on the serving size, which varies a lot from person to person. 3-4 in our house, but it’s tough to say.
Brenna

I made this tonight and it was delicious… to answer Margaret’s question, I measured how much it made because I was adding up calories, and the recipe made about 4 cups of soup total. This is super tasty for being low calorie too! Less than 200 calories for a 1 cup serving!! Thanks for sharing this great recipe Annie!! I will definitely make this again!
Amy

Yum! I made this for my boyfriend and neighbor tonight…and we all loved it! I added a chopped clove of garlic and some chili pepper. Also, I didn’t have vegetable broth so I used chicken broth instead. Delicious and so easy! Thanks for the recipe!
Nancy

Annie, I just wanted to confirm what size of can of beans you are using. I am thinking it is 14oz, but please let me know. I am in Canada and our sizes are slightly different. I have 2 19oz cans set aside to make these tonight. Not sure if that is too much
Thanks
Annie

The can sizes are indicated in the recipe.
Nancy

Thanks for replying Annie, but the can sizes are not in the recipe. It just says 2 cans black beans.
Nancy
Nancy

Annie, found it! Thanks, I popped over to Allrecipes and it was in there. 15oz!
Annie

So sorry, I thought this comment was on the bean burritos I posted today, not the soup! 15 oz. can is the typical size here.
Nancy

Thanks again, looking forward to making tonight. It will be a great lunch to bring to work. Also can’t wait to make the bean burritos, they sound fabulous!
Dawn K.

Do you think this would freeze well?
Annie

I haven’t tried it so I can’t say. The only way to know is try it and see!
http://gbmoseley.blogspot.com/ Gwyn

Yet another absolutely fantastic recipe from you!! This literally took me 10 minutes and was delicious! Thank you :)
Jill (RedKitchensRock)

Absolutely delicious! My hubby and I both LOVED it…he was even satisfied post-hockey (in which he comes home starving for dinner!)
I add a bit of siracha hot sauce and a dash of lime-juice – but it was good without it too.
Thanks Annie, for another go-to recipe!
http://annie'seats Mari

Just made this. It is delicious with yellow spanish rice !!!
Whitney

I just re-heated some that I froze a couple months ago. It tastes just as good as it did the first time :)
Wendy Campbell

Just made this–very yummy! I used a mix of half red and half green salsa (due to a shortage) and licked it–had a nice kick! Our topping choices were crumbled cornbread, bacon, sour cream, green onion, and cheese.
Likeaneagleinflight

So easy, I love it. It is awesome in flavor and healthy. Very cool!!
Likeaneagleinflight

I used green enchilada sauce and chicken broth. Still came out awesome!