For this easy black bean soup for two, canned black beans are partially blended for a creamy base. This is a comforting soup for days when you don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. Feel free to add diced ham for a heartier soup, or to garnish with shredded cheese and salsa.
Easy Black Bean Soup for Two
For this easy black bean soup for two, canned black beans are partially blended for a creamy base. This is a comforting soup for days when you don't want to spend hours in the kitchen. Feel free to add diced ham for a heartier soup, or to garnish with shredded cheese and salsa.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 small jalapeno seeded and diced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 15.75 ounce cans no-salt black beans divided
- 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable broth
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add onion and jalapeno. Cook until onions are translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in chili powder, cumin, and oregano. Blend one can of beans in a blender until smooth and add to pot.
- Rinse and drain the other 2 cans of black beans and add to pot. Add water or broth. Bring pot to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt to taste.
