Spicy Black Bean Soup is perfect for Meatless Mondays, or anytime you’re craving a healthy meal. Made from scratch to control what goes in it. No more preservatives or high sodium added and obviously a lot less processed. When it comes to this Instant pot spicy black bean soup, tasty and healthy go hand in hand. This thick and hearty Black bean Soup is packed with fiber and plant-based protein. It's vegan and gluten-free, is a comforting and satisfying meal in a bowl!
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Howdy, everyone! How was your week? Hope it was good :) There’s really nothing great about Mondays, other than catching up on all weekend episodes of my favorite Tv series :P and folding laundry ? As you all now that my weekends are usually way too busy for me to watch new shows as they air, so Mondays is my binge-watching day and I catch-up on all my Tv serial episodes?♀️
I know it’s getting colder and darker outside and we crave for soup more often now. I love soups all year-round, however, it tastes awesome in winters. The warm/hot bowl of soup is just perfect. It’s a perfect recipe when it is raining outside and we’re cuddling up on the couch with this bowl of goodness watching your favorite tv series? . I am sure you can relate to me here.
I’ve officially converted one of my family favorite soups into an instant pot version that’s way quicker and easier. This is one of those soups that I can really eat throughout the year, and my family loves it too! It’s packed with “hidden veggies” like, carrots, celery, tomato, and onions, which add to the flavor and make me feel even better about how much my boys enjoy it. This is a perfect meal for Weight Watchers, this soup is such a great low point, low-fat meal option.
Do I need to soak the Black beans for this Black Beans Soup Recipe?
The best part of this black bean soup recipe is you DO NOT have to pre-soak your black beans. Pre-soaking is such a pain, not because it is difficult, but because I always forget to do it the night before. Do you forget soaking you beans too?
Now that we are in the season of cold weather, I love making a big pot of this black bean soup and having it for multiple meals throughout the week. It is simple, tasty and a life-saver when I do not have much time to cook during the week. I like to top it with avocado to add more flavor and a little bit of healthy fat. I just love how I can dump everything in my Instant-Pot, and dinner practically prepares itself. No more babysitting!
So why Black Bean soup and what are the benefits?
Black beans are legumes that are commonly used in Latin American cuisine. They are versatile, cholesterol free, high in fiber, rich in protein and low in fat. When preparing dried black beans, it is important to sort them, picking out any small rocks or other debris that may have wound up in the package. Washing is necessary . An excellent option when you are trying to watch your weight or just want to enjoy something warm during cold days.
Is this Black Bean soup recipe freezer friendly?
This Instant pot black bean soup recipe is perfect for freezing and reheating. If you have leftovers, you can make Tostadas by using this black bean as a base. Top it with your favorite cheese, avocado, pickled onions, sour cream.... the possibilities are endless!
So how do you serve this awesome Black Bean Soup?
My family loves to load this soup up with the following ingredients ....don't judge :p
- sour cream
- shredded cheese
- avocado
- lime
- cilantro
- tortilla chips
- salsa
MORE HEALTHY SOUPS
In the colder months, we never get tired of making soup. They’re quick, easy, delicious, healthy, great for meal prep and there are endless creations just waiting to be made. This spicy black bean soup is a delicious and easy dinner that will earn its place into your regular dinner rotation.
Here are some more excellent soups that you should try this winter: Instant Pot Minestrone soup, Instant Pot Barley soup, Instant Pot Pumpkin soup or the Instant Pot Vegetable Quinoa Soup.
I hope you love this spicy black bean soup as much as I do. I would love to hear from you – make sure you leave a comment if you try it out. Happy eating.
Black Bean Video Recipe
Spicy black bean soup
Ingredients
- 1 lb Black beans, dry/washed
- 2 Celery stalks/chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, fresh/ minced
- 1 Poblano pepper/ chopped
- 1 Onion/ chopped
- 3 Carrot / chopped
- 3 Tomatoes /chopped
- 5 cups water/ vegetable broth
- Condiments
- Tortilla strips
- Cheese
- Avocado
- Sour cream/Crema
- Spices
- 2 teaspoon Oregano
- 1 tablespoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked Paprika
- 2 Bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil/ for plant based skip oil and use water
- 3 tablespoon Cilantro / chopped
- 1Tbsp Lime juice
Instructions
- Wash the beans .
- Turn your Instant Pot on Saute
- Add oil ,poblano peppers, garlic and give it a stir ,add the onion,carrot , celery and tomatoes and stir .
- Add the spices give a nice stir and add the beans and water.
- Turn off the Sauté function and lock the lid in place, making sure the pressure release valve is set to Pressure.
- Press Manual to select high pressure. Adjust the time to 50 minutes.Allow the pressure to come down naturally ..
- Serve and garnish with your favorite topping1
Notes
Stove Top version
soak the beans for 8 - 12 hours
Heat oil in large pot,add poblano pepper and garlic, add onion, celery,carrots. Sauté for few minutes, or until carrots are tender crisp.
Add remaining ingredients . Simmer about 1 hour.
Garnish as desired.
Many things can affect the cooking time of beans, from the age of the beans to the size of them, so you really just need to keep simmering the soup and testing the beans until they are soft.
STORING - Soup can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or frozen in portions for up to 3 months. Reheat thoroughly before serving.
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Uma S says
Very nice recipe. If i soak the bean (assuming I remember to ..lol!) .. what should be the IP cooking time? Also any benefit of putting this in bean mode?
MeganS says
Your minestrone soup was so good I had to make this too. I half blended it with an immersion blender and topped it with some fresh salsa I had made yesterday. I’m already looking forward to eating the leftovers.
Karen says
How many servings can you get from this recipe? Thanks!
Soniya Saluja says
Hi Karen, it's serves 4-6 people easily :) do share your feedback with us after you try it❤️ xoxo
Sandi says
Made this last night and it was delicious. Healthy, inexpensive and yummy. Will definitely be making this again. Thank you.
Soniya Saluja says
We are so glad to hear that Sandy ❤️ Thanks for sharing your experience with us ? happy holidays
Eden says
This soup looks delicious! I have a question - can I use canned diced tomatoes instead of fresh? If so, how much would I use?
Soniya Saluja says
Hey Eden, so glad this black bean soup interests you :) ofcourse you can use canned tomatoes .1 can 14 oz is good enough. Do share your feedback with us after you try it.
Eden says
Thank you! I made this soup and it was absolutely delicious! I ended up using fresh tomatoes but next time I will try canned, as I always have canned tomatoes on hand and this would make a quick soup because I always have the rest of the ingredients on hand. The soup was a hit with my husband as well, he loved it! Thank you so much!
Suzanne Semple says
I made this delicious soup tonight. Served it on a bed of baby spinach, added tortilla chips, cheese and plain yogurt. So good.I will most likely serve this once a week
Mark Gailmor says
Soniya, I made this soup last evening and it was to "die for". I was yummy and flavorful. Of course I thickened it up a bit because I added a 3 inch to 5 inch strip of kombu. I add this to all beans because it helps with digestibility and also thickens up whatever it is part of. As a result, the soup was probably a bit thicker than it may have been. Of course, looking at it on day two it appears even thicker. So I don't know if it was the kombu or the beans settling. What I do know is that the flavors were perfect. And the poblano peppers were not hot at all. Once they were broken down in the soup they simply added a spicy essence to the dish but they were not hot at all.
Oh, and I have to tell you, I did top this with some vegan cheese shreds and it was delicious.
Anyway, thanks again for this recipe. It was a big hit with my family and is going to become a regular dish in my home.
Kasey Ma says
Mmm this looks super yummy and refreshing !
Kasey Ma
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Julie Bonner says
Thanks for another yummy Instant Pot recipe! Can't wait to try it.
Rosy says
I guess they were right about not judging a book about it's cover, cause this looks so delish!
Shannah Holt -Mastering Mom Chaos says
I’m always forgetting to soak the beans so we usually have to go with a different dinner. This looks great and something I can try in my new Instapot!
Ruthie Ridley (@RuthieRidley) says
My family would love this soup! Looks amazing!
Shellie Bolyard says
I am always looking for ways I can hide extra veggies in and dishes I can add avocado and cilantro to. This recipe supports both my addictions ?
Leanne says
This looks so tasty and filling! It's perfect for cold weathers and when you just want to stay home and enjoy a nice bowl of comfort food!
Cara says
Looks delicious, I love black beans.
Jessica Formicola says
This looks like a total comfort food win! I can't wait to try this!
amykated2015 says
This is the perfect cold weather soup! I love things like this where you can pile on the fresh toppings to suit your own tastes.
Louise says
This soup looks wonderful! I love the fact that you don't have to soak the beans and can just throw everything into the Instant Pot and let it do its thing! It's also great that it freezes well.
Traci says
Yummmm...always up for a spicy black bean soup! Especially in the Instant Pot. Great recipe!
Luci Cook says
This soup looks so delicious and hearty. Would be really perfect for a cold day like it has been.