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    Black Bean Soup

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    Sopa de Frijol Negro

    Bean soups are served throughout Mexico. Try this recipe for a rich comforting black bean soup, called sopa de frijol negro. It is simple to prepare and you get great results with canned beans. The results are even better with home-cooked beans. (How to Cook Beans.)

    Bowl of Mexican Black Bean Soup
    Bowl of Mexican Black Bean Soup

    The soup is vegetarian but you can make this soup vegan by omitting the cream and cheese when you serve it.

    How to Make

    Gather Your Ingredients

    • 3 cups cooked black beans
    • 2 Roma tomatoes
    • 1 medium onion
    • 4 cloves of garlic
    • 1 serrano chile optional
    • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
    • ⅛ teaspoon cumin
    • tortilla strips
    • 6 tablespoons Mexican cream
    • 1 avocado cut into ¼ inch cubes
    • 6 ounces queso fresco a young white Mexican cheese
    Ingredients to Make Black Bean Soup

    Roughly chop the tomatoes and onions. Peel the garlic. Heat a pan to high. Add 2 tablespoons cooking oil then add the vegetables.

    Pan Roasting Tomatoes, Onion, Garlic

    Stirring frequently, cook until the vegetables have started to brown.

    Pan Roasted Tomatoes, Onion, Garlic

    Add the browned, tomatoes, onion, and garlic to your blender with ¼ cup water and blend until smooth.

    Roasted Tomatoes and Spices in Blender Jar
    Bowl of Blended Tomatoes and Spices
    Black Beans and Tomato Base in Blender Jar
    Blended Black Beans in Pan
    Adding Cooking Water to Black Bean Soup
    Adding Black Beans to Soup in Pot
    Black Bean Soup Simmering in Pot
    Bowl of Mexican Black Bean Soup
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    2.95 from 17 votes

    Black Bean Soup Recipe

    An easy, hearty, Mexican black bean soup, "sopa de frijol negro," garnished with tortilla strips, fresh avocado, and queso fresco.
    Course Soup
    Cuisine Mexican
    Keyword bean soup, black bean soup recipe, black beans, Easy
    Prep Time 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour hour
    Total Time 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
    Servings 6
    Calories 294kcal
    Author Douglas Cullen

    Equipment

    • Cutting board
    • Kitchen knife
    • Kitchen spoon
    • Blender
    • Small soup pot or large skillet
    • Soup bowls
    • Soup spoons

    Ingredients

    • 3 cups cooked black beans
    • 2 tomatoes Roma
    • 1 medium onion
    • 4 cloves of garlic
    • 1 serrano chile optional
    • 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
    • ⅛ teaspoon cumin
    • tortilla strips
    • 6 tablespoons Mexican cream
    • 1 avocado cut into ¼ inch cubes
    • 6 ounces queso fresco a young white Mexican cheese

    Instructions

    • Roast the tomatoes, onion, and garlic until they are blackened. You can do this under the broiler or in a pan on the stove.
    • Blend the roasted vegetables, cumin, and oregano until smooth. (Add a little water if necessary to blend)
    • Next, blend the black beans with the vegetable mixture until very smooth. (Add 1 cup of water to blend, add more if necessary)
    • Place the blended soup in a pan on the stove.
    • Simmer the soup for one hour. (Add water if necessary so that it doesn’t become too thick.)
    • Salt to taste.
    • To serve, divide the soup into 6 bowls.
    • Garnish each bowl of soup with the tortilla strips, 1 tablespoon of Mexican cream, 1 ounce of cubed queso fresco cheese, and the cubed avocado.

    Notes

    If you use canned beans, be sure to rinse them well to remove the excess salt. You can substitute mozzarella for the “queso fresco.” The soup will keep 3 or 4 days in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 294kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 280mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 525IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 227mg | Iron: 2.3mg

    More Bean Recipes

    • Frijoles de la Olla
    • Refried Beans

    More Soup Recipes

    • Mexican Onion Soup Recipe
    • Simple Potato Soup
    • Cream of Corn Soup
    • Chicken Tortilla Soup

    More Mexican Soup Recipes

    • Mexican Shrimp Soup
      Caldo de Camarón
    • Bowl of Mexican Chicken Soup Caldo de Pollo
      Caldo de Pollo con Arroz
    • Bowl of Mexican Lentil Soup
      Lentil Soup
    • Bowl of Authentic Chicken Tortilla Soup
      Chicken Tortilla Soup

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. LeeAnnn says

      July 31, 2018 at 10:14 am

      If you are using the serrano pepper, do you roast it with the other vegetables? Thank you!

      Reply
    2. John Masters says

      July 21, 2020 at 11:48 am

      1 star
      This soup has no flavor, no spice, and no texture. I will have to majorly modify this recipe to make it palatable.

      Reply
    3. Giselle says

      January 30, 2021 at 9:56 pm

      5 stars
      Good recipe, nice texture and flavor.

      Reply

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