Creamy Mexican Black Bean Soup

5 from 6 votes

Quick and easy Mexican black bean soup made with canned black beans and Mexican seasonings.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Entree, Soup

Cuisine: American, International, Mexican

Servings: cups

Calories: 233kcal

60 ounces black beans (drained; do not rinse) , recommended ; (see recipe notes preparing with and without canning liquid)
1 tablespoon oil
¾ cup yellow or white onion chopped
1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeno (optional) seeded and finely chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped Poblano pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable) , low sodium
1 28 oz. can stewed tomatoes with liquid ; Rotel tomatoes or stewed tomatoes with green chiles
1½ teaspoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried coriander
1 packet Sazon-Goya seasoning (about 1½ teaspoons)
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
cilantro, sour cream, avocado for garnish (optional)
salt & pepper , to taste

Drain the canned beans (do not rinse them) and pulse in a food processor until thick- you may have to do this in batches, depending upon the volume of your food processor
60 ounces black beans (drained; do not rinse)
In a large stockpot on medium heat add: oil, onion, peppers, garlic; saute for 3-4 minutes
1 tablespoon oil, ¾ cup yellow or white onion, 1 teaspoon finely chopped jalapeno (optional), 2 tablespoons finely chopped Poblano pepper (optional), 2 tablespoons ground cumin
Add pureed black beans, chicken broth, stewed tomatoes, Sazon Goya, ground cumin and ground coriander
60 ounces black beans (drained; do not rinse), 1½ teaspoons minced garlic, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 1 packet Sazon-Goya seasoning (about 1½ teaspoons), 2 cups broth (chicken or vegetable), 1 28 oz. can stewed tomatoes with liquid, 1 teaspoon dried coriander
Cover and allow to cook for about 15- 20 minutes
Once tender, add lime juice and season with salt & pepper to taste; at this point, if you want a creamier soup, process all or part of the soup in a food processor or use an immersion blender to adjust thickness to your preference.
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, salt & pepper
Garnish and serve
cilantro, sour cream, avocado for garnish (optional)

Using Canned Beans?

Canned black beans are preserved in salt and water; you can use them with or without the liquid.

If you add the liquid to the stockpot, reduce the amount of broth a bit.

Want a creamier soup?

For a smoother consistency, puree all or part of the soup in the food processor or use an immersion blender.

Rotel tomatoes:

If you don't have or like these tomatoes and diced green chiles, you can use a "plain" can of diced tomatoes.