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Panera Bread Black Bean Soup Recipe

Craving Panera's delicious black bean soup? This copycat recipe delivers the same rich, smoky flavor in just 25 minutes! Made vegetarian with vegetable stock, this easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. Get ready to savor every spoonful of this hearty and flavorful soup.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 241.4 kcal
Protein 29g
Rating 4.4 (202 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Panera Bread Black Bean Soup

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 0 Celery Ribs
  • 1 red bell pepper, chopped
  • 0 Chicken Bouillon Cubes
  • 0 Boiling Water
  • 1 (15-ounce) can black beans
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 0 Lemon, Juice Of
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 6 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice

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How to Make Panera Bread Black Bean Soup

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves garlic, minced, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in 1 red bell pepper, chopped, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional). Cook for 2 minutes more.
  3. Add 6 cups vegetable broth, 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained (reserve 1/2 cup for later), 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained, and 1 teaspoon salt. Bring to a simmer.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
  5. Carefully transfer half of the soup to a blender (or use an immersion blender) and puree until smooth. Return the pureed soup to the pot.
  6. Stir in the remaining 1/2 cup of reserved black beans.
  7. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon cornstarch and 1 1/2 tablespoons cold water until smooth.
  8. Stir the cornstarch mixture and 2 tablespoons lime juice into the soup. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook, stirring frequently, until the soup has thickened slightly, about 2-3 minutes.
  9. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Garnish with fresh cilantro or a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt (optional) before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

32 g

Sugar

9g

Fat

1g

Carbs

14g

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