# Black bean soup (from Preppy Kitchen)

Video: [Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWdwfeTBN8U) by [Preppy Kitchen](https://www.youtube.com/@PreppyKitchen).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$3.40 per serving, ~$13.61 for ~4 portions (assumed); saves ~$7.60* per serving (69%) vs ordering out (~$11.00*). * Estimate: 3 line(s) we couldn't price were filled with typical costs for their type; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 4 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario bowl of soup at ~$11, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large (about 2 cups chopped) yellow onion
- 4 medium (about 1 1/2 cups chopped) carrot
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp (optional) smoked paprika
- 3 cans (15.25 oz / 432g each), drained and rinsed black beans
- 4 cups (960 mL) vegetable broth
- 1/4 cup (80 mL) fresh lime juice
- to taste avocado
- to taste sour cream
- to taste cilantro

## Steps

1. [0:09](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWdwfeTBN8U&t=9s) Heat the olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. [0:20](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWdwfeTBN8U&t=20s) Chop the yellow onion and carrots.
3. [0:57](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWdwfeTBN8U&t=57s) Add the chopped onion and carrots to the pot and cook for about 10 minutes until tender.
4. [1:58](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWdwfeTBN8U&t=118s) Mince the garlic cloves.
5. [2:11](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWdwfeTBN8U&t=131s) Add the minced garlic, cumin, dried oregano, red pepper flakes, salt, and smoked paprika to the pot.
6. [4:56](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWdwfeTBN8U&t=296s) Cook and stir constantly for 2 minutes to bloom the spices.
7. [5:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWdwfeTBN8U&t=315s) Drain and rinse the canned black beans.
8. [5:44](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWdwfeTBN8U&t=344s) Add the black beans and vegetable broth to the pot.
9. [6:45](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWdwfeTBN8U&t=405s) Squeeze in the fresh lime juice and stir.
10. Bring the soup to a boil over medium-high heat.
11. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.
12. Transfer 2 cups of the soup to a blender.
13. Open the blender vent and blend the soup until smooth.
14. Pour the blended soup back into the pot.
15. Simmer uncovered for 10 to 20 minutes to thicken.
16. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
17. Serve topped with sour cream, avocado, and cilantro.

## Equipment

- Dutch oven
- blender
- wooden spoon

## What the video didn't say

- servings
- total cooking time

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