Q: Can I use dried black beans?

A: Yes — soak and cook them first before using in the recipe.

Q: Is this soup vegan?

A: Yes — it's fully plant-based and gluten-free.

Q: How do I make it spicier?

A: Add more chilli flakes or a diced chipotle pepper in adobo sauce.

Q: Can I freeze the soup?

A: Absolutely — cool completely, portion, and freeze for up to 3 months.

Q: Do I have to blend the soup?

A: No, but blending part of it gives a creamier texture while keeping chunks.

Q: Can I use chicken or beef broth?

A: Sure, but it won’t be vegetarian or vegan. Use vegetable broth for a meat-free option.

Q: What if I don’t have lime?

A: Lemon juice or a splash of apple cider vinegar will also brighten the flavor.

Q: Can I add other vegetables?

A: Definitely — corn, tomatoes, zucchini, or spinach are great additions.

Q: Is this good for meal prep?

A: Yes — it stores and reheats very well.

Q: What toppings work best?

A: Avocado, cilantro, tortilla chips, sour cream, or pickled onions are all great choices.

Røykfylt svart bønnesuppe med lime, spisskummen og koriander

Smoky Black Bean Soup with Lime, Cumin, and Cilantro

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Cuisine

Latin American-Inspired

Servings

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

30 minutes

Calories

290

Black beans are an all-star pantry staple — high in fibre, packed with protein, and endlessly versatile. In this smoky black bean soup, they shine in a comforting, one-pot dish that’s layered with flavour and deeply satisfying. Cumin and smoked paprika lend an earthy heat, while lime juice and fresh cilantro brighten everything up. The texture strikes a balance — part silky purée, part chunky for a soup that feels both nourishing and hearty.

Whether you're cooking for a weeknight dinner, prepping lunch for the week, or just in the mood for something warm and bold, this soup delivers. It's naturally vegan and gluten-free, and completely customisable with toppings like avocado, sour cream, or crispy tortilla chips. Best of all, it comes together with minimal effort and ingredients you probably already have on hand. This is black beans done beautifully — no fuss, all flavor.

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon chilli flakes (optional)
3 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
4 cups vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
Juice of 1 lime
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Optional toppings:

Sour cream or Greek yogurt
Diced avocado
Crumbled tortilla chips
Lime wedges

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Directions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–6 minutes until softened.
Add garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili flakes. Stir and cook 1 minute.
Stir in black beans, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes to allow flavours to develop.
Remove bay leaf. Use an immersion blender to purée half the soup for a thicker texture (or blend 2 cups in a blender and return to pot).
Stir in lime juice and season with salt and pepper.
Garnish with cilantro and your choice of toppings. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
per serving: Calories; 290

Amount/Serving % Daily Value

Fat: 8 grams; 10%
Saturated Fat: 1 grams; 5%
Cholesterol: 0 milligrams; 0%
Sodium: 430 milligrams; 19%
Carbs: 40 grams; 15%
Protein: 14 grams
Sugar: 3 grams
Fiber: 12 grams; 43%

Tips for å lage den beste sorte bønnesuppen

Bruk hermetiske eller kokte-fra-tørre bønner - begge fungerer bra.
Tilsett en skvett eddik eller lime på slutten for å lysne opp smaken.
For ekstra rikdom, rør inn en spiseskje olivenolje rett før servering.
Bland bare en del av suppen for å holde en fin teksturbalanse.
Tilsett chiliflak eller chipotlepulver for mer varme.
Pynt med avokado eller gresk yoghurt for kremethet.
La den hvile 10 minutter før servering for dypere smak.
Oppbevares i kjøleskap i opptil 4 dager - det blir enda bedre.
Frys ned i porsjoner for et enkelt grep-og-varme måltid.
Server med maisbrød, ris eller en sprø rundstykke for å gjøre det til et komplett måltid.

Server den med forslag

Sprø surdeig eller maismuffins
Dampet ris eller quinoa
Tortilla chips eller strimler
Avokadoskiver eller guacamole
Syltet rødløk eller jalapeños
Stekt søtpotet
En grønn sidesalat
Revet cheddar eller vegansk ost
Ristet pepitas (gresskarfrø)
Friske limebåter og varm saus

Vanlige spørsmål

Spørsmål: Kan jeg bruke tørkede svarte bønner?
A: Ja - bløtlegg og kok dem først før de brukes i oppskriften.

Spørsmål: Er denne suppen vegansk?
A: Ja - den er helt plantebasert og glutenfri.

Spørsmål: Hvordan gjør jeg det krydret?
A: Tilsett flere chiliflak eller en chipotle pepper i terninger i adobo saus.

Spørsmål: Kan jeg fryse suppen?
A: Absolutt - avkjøl helt, porsjoner og frys i opptil 3 måneder.

Spørsmål: Må jeg blande suppen?
A: Nei, men å blande en del av det gir en kremere tekstur samtidig som du beholder biter.

Spørsmål: Kan jeg bruke kylling- eller biffbuljong?
A: Jada, men det vil ikke være vegetarisk eller vegansk. Bruk grønnsaksbuljong for et kjøttfritt alternativ.

Spørsmål: Hva om jeg ikke har kalk?
A: Sitronsaft eller en skvett eplecidereddik vil også lysne opp smaken.

Spørsmål: Kan jeg legge til andre grønnsaker?
A: Definitivt - mais, tomater, zucchini eller spinat er gode tillegg.

Spørsmål: Er dette bra for matlaging?
A: Ja - den lagrer og varmes opp veldig bra.

Spørsmål: Hvilket pålegg fungerer best?
A: Avokado, koriander, tortillachips, rømme eller syltet løk er alle gode valg.

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