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chilis black bean soup recipe

Chili's Black Bean Soup Recipe

Let's make some soup. Chili's Black Bean Soup!
This recipe is a staple in my household for its simplicity and robust flavors.
You'll be sautéing onions and garlic until they're golden brown to enhance the soup's base.
I prefer using vegetable broth to keep it vegetarian, but chicken broth works too.
Top it off with some diced avocado for a creamy finish and pair it with a slice of crusty bread.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Soup
Servings 4
Ingredients
  
  • 1 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 cans Black Beans 15 oz. each, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cups Vegetable Broth
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch
  • 3 tbsp Water
  • 1 tbsp Cilantro chopped
  • Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
 
  • Start by heating olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until they're tender and fragrant.
  • Pour the black beans and vegetable broth into the pot with your aromatic mixture.
  • Add cumin and cayenne pepper, stirring well to combine all ingredients.
  • Blend about one quart of the soup using a blender until smooth.
  • Pour back into the pot for a thicker texture and enhanced flavor.
  • In a separate bowl, stir the cornstarch and water together until smooth.
  • Add this mixture to the soup, increasing the heat and bringing it to a boil for about a minute.
  • Once boiled, lower the heat to simmer and season with salt and pepper.
  • Add chopped cilantro just before serving for a fresh kick.