Name: Southwest Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp chili powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 (28 oz. can) fire-roasted or plain diced tomatoes; 3 (14.5 oz. can) black beans, drained and rinsed; 1 chipotle chile in adobo, finely chopped; 3 cups low-sodium vegetable broth; 1/2 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta; 2 tbsp toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (optional); 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (garnish)

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A healthy and hearty vegetarian black bean soup with spicy Southwest flavors. So quick and easy – perfect for any weeknight!

I love making soup when the weather starts to turn crisp and there is a slight chill in the air. It’s such a great way to eat healthy and feel nourished. And most soups freeze very well (including this recipe!), so meal planning becomes very manageable!

This southwest black bean soup hits all the right notes – it’s smoky, slightly spicy, earthy, hearty, and the fire-roasted tomatoes add a lovely depth of flavor. In less than 20 minutes, you can have a nutritious and flavorful meal ready to go!

black bean soup in a white bowl garnished with pumpkin seeds and cilantro

Helpful Recipe Notes

Serve Southwest Black Bean Soup with a dollop of sour cream or diced avocado for added creaminess.

Adjust spice level to your taste! I love subtle heat in Southwestern dishes, so this soup has a fair-ish amount of heat, but you can easily control how much spice you add.

Pour cooled soup into a large freezer bag and store in the freezer for up to 3 months.

What To Serve With Soup

fire roasted tomatoes and onions cooking in a large pot

tomatoes, black beans, and onions being cooked in a large pot

Why This Recipe Works

A super quick and easy recipe that requires minimal effort. Prep time is just 5 minutes and the soup is ready in under 20 minutes!

This southwest black bean soup is a nutritious vegetarian option when you want a hearty and satisfying meal, but still want a meal that is healthy that you can feel good about eating.

Packed full of flavor, thanks to the smoky chipotle chiles in adobo, cumin, chili powder, and fire-roasted tomatoes. And pepitas give this soup a delicious crunch with cilantro providing extra freshness!

A convenient meal that can be made ahead of time to be reheated, or to be stored in the freezer for a later date!

What Are The Needed Ingredients?

Extra-virgin olive oil
Medium onion
Garlic cloves
Cumin
Chili powder
Fire-roasted or plain diced tomatoes
Black beans
Chipotle chiles in adobo
Low-sodium vegetable broth
Crumbled queso fresco or feta
Toasted pumpkin seeds (pepitas) (optional)
Fresh cilantro, chopped (garnish)

vegetarian bean soup with cheese, avocado, and cilantro

southwest black bean soup with spoon lifting up a bite

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