Here’s a very filling, delicious and healthy soup recipe: Southwestern Black Bean Soup.
Lately, my thing has been to make a big pot of soup on Sunday and use the leftovers for lunches during the week following. It’s such a great idea! It’s so incredibly easy to heat up soup, it’s easy to transport if you’re headed to an office outside the home, and it’s filling! Bonus with this recipe- this one is healthy too!
This is a simple black bean soup with brown rice added in. That brown rice is important because it helps fill you up! I like to add chopped fresh tomatoes on top. Tomatoes aren’t awesome this time of year, but I buy the little packages of Campari tomatoes, and those are delicious!
Soup for dinner and leftovers for lunch! This recipe will make you happy for days 🙂
I’ve included nutritional information and if you happen to be following the Weight Watchers WW plan, you’ll find a link to the WW Points on the recipe card below. Enjoy!
Southwestern Black Bean Soup
Recipe Details
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- ½ large onion, chopped finely
- 1 large stalk celery, chopped finely
- 1 medium green bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed and chopped
- 2 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1½ teaspoons ground cumin
- Two 15.5 ounce cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- One 14.5 ounce can reduced sodium, fat-free chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 large tomato, chopped
- 1 cup cooked brown rice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the oil over medium high heat. Add the onion, celery, bell pepper and garlic. Sauté for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the veggies have softened.
- Add the chili powder and cumin; stir and cook for an additional minute.
- Add the beans to the saucepan and mash with a potato masher or large fork (mash some and leave the rest whole). Stir in the broth and tomato. Increase heat to high and bring the soup to a boil.
- Remove from heat and serve. Top each serving with ¼ cup rice and 1 tablespoon cilantro.
Notes
- If you are preparing this recipe as GLUTEN-FREE, just be sure to use brands of black beans and broth that are known to be GF.
Nutrition
Here are a few more black bean soup recipes you might enjoy:
- Spicy Vegan Black Bean Soup by Cookie + Kate
- Slow Cooker Black Bean Soup by Peas and Crayons
- Roasted Corn and Black Bean Soup by Dine & Dish
Lori this looks FANTASTIC! Thanks so much for the link love! <3
Thank you for the nice soup recipe. Sounds easy too.