Too Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe

This ridiculously easy black bean soup recipe, adapted from Real Simple Magazine, is a flavor explosion ready in under 30 minutes! Perfect for a weeknight meal, this recipe is easily customizable – use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option. Top with your favorite toppings and enjoy a comforting and delicious bowl of goodness!

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 25 mins
Calories 260.4 kcal
Protein 33g
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
Too Easy Black Bean Soup 127

Recipe Actions

Share this recipe:

Recipe Author

Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Too Easy Black Bean Soup

Cook Smarter with Sous, Your Kitchen Companion

Missing an ingredient for this Too Easy Black Bean Soup? Need a perfect wine pairing or a healthy side dish idea? Don't guess—ask Sous! Your AI-powered sous-chef is ready to help you swap ingredients, adjust serving sizes, and discover flavor tips in seconds.

How to Make Too Easy Black Bean Soup

  1. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large saucepan or pot over medium heat.
  2. Add 1 cup of your favorite salsa and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes.
  3. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can of refried beans, 2 (15-ounce) cans of black beans (rinsed and drained), and 4 cups of chicken or vegetable broth.
  4. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes, or until heated through.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls.
  6. Top with extra salsa, a dollop of sour cream (optional), and fresh cilantro (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

53 g

Sugar

18g

Fat

4g

Carbs

14g