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20-Minute Black Bean Soup

A hearty and flavorful vegetarian soup made in just 20 minutes using black beans, fire roasted tomatoes, spices, and corn for a smoky, rich, and satisfying meal.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 64 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Olive oil
  • 1 Medium onion diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Garlic fire roasted diced tomatoes 14.5 oz
  • 4 cans Black beans 2 undrained, 2 drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans Low-sodium vegetable broth 14.5 oz each
  • 1 can Diced green chilies 4 oz
  • 1 cup Frozen corn thawed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Cumin
  • ½-1 teaspoon Chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh squeezed lime juice
  • Fresh chopped cilantro for serving, optional

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in your pressure cooker pot over medium heat until warm.
  • Add diced onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until soft and translucent.
  • Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add fire roasted tomatoes, black beans (2 undrained, 2 drained), vegetable broth, and diced green chilies. Stir well to combine.
  • Mix in thawed corn, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Lock the lid on the pressure cooker, ensure sealing ring is in place, and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Do a quick release, remove lid, and use immersion blender to partially puree the soup for thicker texture.
  • Add lime juice, adjust salt to taste, and serve with chopped cilantro if desired.

Notes

Leftovers store beautifully in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze well for up to 3 months. Reheat gently and add cilantro and lime before serving for best fresh flavor.