Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe

This warm and cozy Black Bean Soup recipe comes together in less than an hour. It’s a simple and healthy soup that uses everyday kitchen ingredients, so you can easily whip it up for dinner. You won’t believe how flavorful this soup is, and it’ll quickly become a family favorite.
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[@timmerrill]

My mother was Cuban and I was raised in south Florida. Adding vinegar at the end of the simmer was something she always did for the whole pot. She didn't add lime during the cooking, but lime wedges, along with diced raw onion were served on the side for those that wanted them. Adding the olive oil at the end to each served bowl depended on how how family budget was going that month. Sometimes yes, but usually no. A bowl of black beans and some Cuban bread was a frequent meal in my childhood.

[@PreppyKitchen]

I love that story, thanks for sharing. My mom also serves with some diced onion and LOTS of cilantro :)

[@cooneywi]

The raw onion on the side sounds awesome!

[@christiedawn7663]

What does the vinegar bring to the flavor and the same with the olive oil? I would love to take a leap and try it

[@grrriallen7192]

I am from Tampa and here I learned to substitute vermouth or a shot of dry sherry for the vinegar. It adds something special to it.

[@darlenegriffith6186]

@Tim Merrill - What kind of vinegar did your mother add to the soup - red wine or apple cider?

[@clastamobakers8025]

Black beans and avocados are a match made in heaven

[@PreppyKitchen]

Soooo True! My mom makes a meal of them with some salsa and a few chips.

[@Rickettsia505]

And cilantro!

[@Tin677]

​@PreppyKitchen please show as the recipe❤

[@williamandrews781]

His recipes are great and his videos don't waste our time with long introductions and irrelevant ramblings - much better than most cooking videos!!

[@ruthdoyle3572]

i agree ,and why i follow his videos he is the best

[@amandaluv1676]

I found him for a caramel video man do I wish I found him 1st but on my second attempt my caramel was perfect the 1st one had chunks of sugar 😅 the 1st video didn’t mention to have the butter and cream out at room temperature until the end of the video….

[@heidid5275]

I’m so glad you gave us a recipe for black beans. We love them and this soup is so healthy. I would love more recipes like this. Thanks, John.

[@KikoElGatito]

Wowie! Not only does this look easy and quick to make, it looks very affordable to make. I am very much on a budget and these are stuff I already have and I need to save for a week of dinner and I think I can have enough for a week

[@mfescg]

I'm from Venezuela, and I grew up eating black beans, pinto beans, lentils, chickpeas... All kinds of beans with rice and avocados from the tree in my grandmother's house. Her secret for the vegetable base was to put white vinegar after the spices, letting the alcohol evaporate and making that acidity give an incredible touch to the vegetable base, cumin and coriander can never be missing. And we give it that dairy touch with grated white cheese, lots of cheese! But sour cream helps too! Your recipe looks delicious, congrats!

[@Justamakeupjunkie]

John, I have seen so many people (cooks) drain the beans , but that juice has some much flavor in it. And it helps to thicken the soup a little. Don't waste good flavor. But to each their own. Love your videos. God bless you and your family

[@peterpo9880]

Agreed. Keeping the beans undrained eliminates the blender step.

[@xvaleriog]

I am Dominican and we do something similar with Pinto Beans to eat with white rice. Lots of cilantro 🌿 makes it particularly exquisite.

[@Winnyfruits]

Yummy

[@eva5601]

I hate pinto beans.

[@barb9863]

Sounds delish!

[@ismith275]

Delicioso! Dame un chin! 🙂

[@scotnick59]

Yeah; that is if you like Cilantro; cannot stand the stuff.

[@keeptrying5962]

I just made this tonight. The recipe went into my (recipe) binder, right away. While it was cooking, husband came in the house and exclaimed how wonderful it smelled (I'd just added the optional smoked paprika). Served it with simple jasmine most basic cilantro rice and all the garnishes featured here. Crusty bread w/Euro butter. WE LOVED IT. THANK YOU SO MUCH for this recipe. 💓

[@tlgmc1908]

I don't know if this is a Honduran thing, but my grandma cooks bacon in the pot, then heats the onions with that oil. Then comes the black beans and stock, it never gets pulsed. After simmering she adds an egg for each person and then serves the black bean soup.

[@margaritamiller1672]

I'm cuban and the main ingredient for black beans is green peppers we also use onions some garlic not to overpower the flavor of course pepper, oregano vinager, tiny bit of sugar, salt . If you use can beans you don't have to rinse them ( this was a first one for me) I make black beans often but never do I puree some of the beans???? The black bean potage Thickens by the cooking time. Now left over beans you can make black bean puree. Puree them well serve on a soup plate and add a drizzle of olive oil and top with some cilantro. Sometimes chicharrones are added on top for delicious crunch.

[@lisashafer346]

Wow, that sounds delicious! Thank you 😊for sharing! 😊

[@kathyromano8937]

How much vinegar to how many cans of beans? Ty

[@suzanalbright8670]

Thanks! Great tips! 👍🏻

[@alfirojascornelius6542]

I’m Cuban . I’m so glad your making this. Yummy!! 🇨🇺 🇺🇸

[@llchapman1234]

I love that most of the ingredients are staples you'd have on hand. An end of the week before you go shopping recipe 😋

[@karenkoslowski2329]

I love love love watching you create. I hope you show more with the kids and hubby. You’re amazing and wonderful ❤❤❤

[@lindacope7344]

Perfect recipe for a cold gray January day! Winter is a time for soups!.

[@MariVictorius]

I love black beans, soup, and Cuban food so I cannot wait to try this. I’m sure I will love it. ❤️

[@juana6029]

looks very good. I’m from El Salvador and our black bean soup is definitely more runny, less thick. We add rice, sour cream, queso duro (any salty briney cheese such as feta), and pork meat.

[@TejaswitaPatil8]

I made this yesterday. Blending a part of it was an important step, I wouldn't skip it. The soup was delicious 😋

[@mayhembeading3737]

Thank you John. I don't know WHY you're apologizing. Isn't this the whole point of making these videos and recipes, to share your favorite flavors and, in the process, teach us? It doesn't have to be invented or written by you. What makes it authentic is the fact that it comes from the HEART. That's why we LOVE your channel and you teaching us. Sheeeeeesh!! I gotta go rescue things like empty canning jars from the garage now that the tree is off of it. Will make this recipe soon.

[@thegardenperson]

Hello John, I am a huge fan of your recipes. I started following you for your cakes, cookies and desserts. But recently, I've been obsessed with your savory recipes too! I love your miso glazed salmon recipe 😍 Your mashed potato recipe is another favorite of mine! I grew up in India. So these recipes are very new to me but OMG I love them! And the way you teach is just amazing. Even an amateur cook can do a great job if they follow your instructions!! Thank you for everything!

[@NunyaDammeBiznis]

Cooking is an art, the one thing you need to do well is an imagination.

[@nclay]

I cooked this to today and it was amazing. The whole family liked it. It's full of flavor.

[@leticiafaxas6069]

Every Cuban family has a similar recipe. It’s so important that it’s a staple recipe along with the roast pork at everyones Christmas dinner. Everyone makes them like their parents and grandparents taught them. My family added a sprinkle of dried oregano 2-3 bay leaves plus minced red and green peppers to the sofrito along with onions and garlic and a splash of vinegar and red wine at the end. We don’t blend but squish (just a little)the beans a little in the pot with o wooden spoon. If you use the canned beans as a shortcut always rinse them but if you soak them do it overnight. The smart and final brand black beans are excellent. Black beans are made by every Cuban family and they are eaten year round and often served with white rice and plain chips and avocado salad. Yum.(a healthy economical dish)❤

[@halfway_hippie]

My mom has made a particular lentil soup recipe my whole life and a splash of good sherry is a must. Vinegar also works for things like this too. I’m making this for dinner this week now!!

[@roseslipper8305]

Thank you John for sharing your talent with us, were we can watch you and then go see the written recipe. It rea!ly helps alot. We all learn differently. Your soup came out delicious.

[@mysabbaticalyear9077]

I just made this bean soup tonight, and it was AMAZING! Thank you! 👏

[@YosephDatu]

Made this, earlier today and came out really good. The lime is a game-changer! This recipe just become my go-to black bean soup recipe

[@fasttastyrecipes]

This bean soup looks absolutely mouth-watering! The flavors and presentation are perfect. I can't wait to give it a try. Thanks for sharing such a delicious recipe.

[@sweetgrasshopper]

Yeah! I'm gonna make this for my weekend for myself! And I do drizzle most of my soups with olive oil right before serving 😋

[@beauxmimi77]

Sending love from Massachusetts! Love all of your recipies and I so admire your clean bright kitchen and no nonsense approach! Black bean soup is my favorite so I can't wait to make this and i will probably add tomatoes, tumeric and some black pepper for health. Thank you!

[@hypernature]

YES! Caribbean food! So, a couple of things, I am from Costa Rica, here we eat rice and beans on EVERY. SINGLE. MEAL. And when I say every single meal is even for breakfast. Of course, we pride ourselves to be rice and beans connoisseurs and let me tell you guys, this recipe SLAPS! STAMP OF APPROVAL. As John mentioned, there are variations of this black bean soup thoughout Latin America I guess, but it does have its key components: the black beans, cumin, salt and pepper, and some might say oregano. My familys recipe includes one chicken tight that we braise with the veggies, plenty or hard boiled eggs we add to the soup, as a costarican, our staple: Salsa Lizano (which is worcestershire and it KILLS on any bean recipe, especially chili con carne) and I, like John, add avocado, sour cream, and then as something extra pico de gallo with lots of lime and cilantro. We generally make it from scratch (no canned beans) and with the aqua fava, you could make some refried beans (delicious with patacones) not forgetting to add the secret ingredient (one shot of espresso) OR you can make some traditional costarican breakfast: gallo pinto. OR if feeling a bit more caribbean "rice and beans" (which is the caribbean version WITH coconut oil, yum).

[@logicandlaughs]

Thank you! I lived in Costa Rica for a month and LOVED all the black beans... so I'm glad this gets a Costa Rican seal of approval! Trying it today.

[@Wguy56]

YUM! I have all the things in stock to make this tomorrow! When making my family recipe for Czech potato dill soup- vomacka- I add a dash of cider vinegar before serving, which Mom and Grandma did. When I worked in a restaurant decades ago the secret to their split pea soup was a bit of dry sherry before serving.

[@negritabella]

Bean soup is sooo good! We add protein to it, either eggs or usually pork ribs, so good!

[@dcjimr1]

I make this every other week, I love it so much. Thanks, John.

[@cdevries9767]

New fan here, just got my book yesterday and made my husband the olive oil cake this past weekend. I've been eating it daily ever since. I never thought of myself as a baker, just a cook so cakes are way out of my comfort zone. You made it 'easy peasy.. olive oil squeezy.' I'm going to add this black bean soup to our menu this week to break out of a cooking rut we are in.

[@hodshop56]

Yum, just made this for tonight’s dinner and it is so delicious I may have it for lunch. Thank you

[@SarahS1214]

I grew up with smooth black bean soup. My mom added a little Sherry topped with a slice of lemon. I would squish my lemon with my spoon to release the juice & mix it in. It’s SO good!

[@fflubadubb]

Love this soup, definitely must have Lime , Cilantro, also like sour cream, Avocado and raw onions for garnish .

[@chefgiovanni]

Exactly. And I have the same cutting board. Check out our recipes and reviews.

[@rebekahjalali6435]

Love this recipe and your clear easy presentation! Thanks so much. Can’t wait to try it tomorrow

[@veejack9196]

❤love this! You make every recipe seems so easy and inviting😃👍🏾

[@PreppyKitchen]

Thanks so much 😊 Hope you enjoy!

[@bmorgee2324]

I made it this afternoon for lunch and to have the rest of the week and WOW! It's so delicious and came together quickly. Thank you! I also made your blood orange cheesecake for dessert!! I'll let you know how it goes!

[@ruthmary2942]

I just made this delicious black bean soup! It came out great! I added spinach which worked well Had to use a lemon because I didn't have a lime but that worked too. Served with some shredded cheddar and a dollop of sour cream on top. Was a hit for sure. I will definitely make again. Thank you! Love your recipes!

[@sofiagoodwin1937]

I just made this today! This is a total HIT delicioso!!! Adding the lime juice made a big difference in flavor!!! Yum!!!

[@thesilversurfer7136]

So glad I found your channel! Your cooking is entertaining and easy to follow. I need these kinds of recipes. I am impressed at your technique.

[@spottybeetles1040]

Made it today. Worked very well and reminiscient of the soups we had in Colombia and Costa Rica. Thank you John❤

[@broadnax28]

I just made this soup while watching and oh my……. It’s delicious. Thank you. Love every recipe I tried of yours.❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@deborahcarr2077]

I just made this and it was, by far, the BEST black bean soup I've ever tasted, and that includes soup from restaurants as well as homemade. Thanks, John, for another winner! 😀😁😋😛

[@carolynnadey56]

How many cans of beans did you add?

[@deborahcarr2077]

I cut the recipe in half so I used only one can, because it's only my husband and me. John K has two growing boys, so he and his hubby would need both cans😆😆@@carolynnadey56

[@crystalbrown8914]

I love that the Dutch oven is purple. Fits right in to the decor 😀 I'm gonna have to get one now 🤫

[@blueskiesmom1323]

I have a pink one

[@linaspatisserie]

Perfect wintertime meal! Lovely! 🤗👌

[@irina9388]

This was way too good. I added some bell peppers before the beans but otherwise stuck to the recipe (I did use organic dry beans that I soaked). To die for!!! My husband is cuban and can eat canned goya bean soup 7 times a day if you let him. I was looking for the same taste but something that's not in a tin with hidden ingredients. When I tell you this is 10 times better and healthier it's without exaggeration. This recipe is so good I went back and made another huge batch and canned it. Now I have a full shelf of glass jars filled with delicious soup that can be ready as soon as it's reheated. It was dirt cheap to make and so so so much healthier. I can't thank you enough. Best youtube find this year for sure.

[@Shawnia67]

Looks delish. I know it will be amazing like the other recipes I’ve tried of yours Thank you for sharing.

[@bethanytaylor65]

I just finished your broccoli cheese soup and it is sooooo good! Can’t wait to try this one!

[@jaynehall8533]

Looks delicious, I will definitely try this recipe, thank you ❤

[@motherduck]

Made this today, and it was delicious! Thanks for a keeper recipe.

[@kimdowning8736]

I can't wait to try this. Looks so good.

[@laurakaiser7052]

Simmering on the stove right now! Love your recipes and your presentation of them.

[@xavieraiken5552]

I still make this soup. Still loving it!

[@Discotina]

I love this recipe so much I'm making it today 💝 thank you 😊

[@shmarol]

I just made a white bean soup yesterday and it's similar to this one. But since a few ingredients are different, then I MUST try this recipe because it looks delicious! All of your food looks good! :)

[@marcellehendel6384]

Merci de partager vos délicieuses recettes de soupes mon époux aime les soupes hier nous avons dîner avec votre soupe aux haricots noirs Et pour ce soir nous aurons votre soupe de tomates Merci pour toutes vos recettes Au fait, j ai fais les milles feuilles excellente recette! Aussi bons que chez Fauchon place de la Madeleine à Paris que de bons souvenirs vous m’avez donné merci monsieur kanell l

[@barbarapapa2019]

Make the soup 3 times already. Absolutely delicious.

[@vyvienvp3413]

btw love it when you refer back to your Mum's cooking, how she must have inspired you as a young lad...xx

[@crystalgipson8911]

I made this... Happy. I did have to use lemon juice instead of lime and I went a little heavier on some of the spices, AND it came out great. Thank you.

[@loris.6614]

This was delicious, fast and easy! Great recipe.

[@cindyrogers5597]

Made this tonight..... so good! Thank you for sharing!

[@SuperPiques]

Just before seeing this video I had decided to make a black bean soup for dinner tonight. Perfect timing! I’ve known about dressing soup with oil and vinegar - particularly with bean based soups.

[@PreppyKitchen]

Nice! I hope you enjoy!

[@healthylife5181]

I think I just found my new favourite dish, thanks for sharing!

[@austin_217]

This looks delicious! Can’t want to make it! Thanks for sharing ❤

[@Notmep]

A seafood Mexican restaurant in Denver got me hooked on black bean soup Can’t wait to try this one

[@margaretbauer4126]

Thanks for the recipe! Love the lavender colored Dutch oven more!

[@barbarapapa2019]

Make the soup.sooooo delicious. Love the lime juice in it. Thanks for recipe.

[@librarynan4610]

I definitely will be making this soup! Yum!

[@sandycross2703]

Love your videos. Definitely some of the best I’ve seen. Thank you

[@Hannah-id9mi]

Looks interesting! Im 13 and i made your chicken milanese and it was amazing ty for the recipe

[@PreppyKitchen]

Hi Hannah! I'm soooo Glad you liked it!!

[@johnlaycock4362]

I often add vinegar to soups and stews for a bit of acid. My favorite add, however, is lime juice. Chicken soup or chicken broth with lime juice (for me, a lot thereof) is wonderful. It's a tonic when you're sick.

[@karlataylor1172]

Omgosh.....that looks and sounds delicious!! Thank you x

[@Musicismylove888]

Absolutely delicious. That's a keeper!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@lisayang483]

Just watched it and loved it. Gonna try it out tomorrow! thank you very much for sharing ❤

[@serena7397]

I love a great Black Bean Soup. I attempted to make it and used dry black beans several times but I didn't achieve the flavor or texture I was looking for. I look forward to trying your recipe. ❤️

[@yvetteesparza2142]

This recipe is amazing!!! 😍 Loved it!! Thank you! 😊

[@alinarik99]

That purple/violet pot is gorgeous.

[@jeanettemarkley7299]

Thank you very much! I make mine without the lime (now I will try it) and with a couple of pieces of rendered bacon and some minced bell pepper.

[@karonwalker4082]

Thrilled to discover this as I have too many onions & carrots on hand right now. I am vegetarian & I eat soups all year long. No matter how hot it gets in Florida the soups on! Thanks so much.

[@dlittle108]

I’m making this today! Looks delicious ❤

[@lindaliestman4397]

So funny to hear you say, “go go town.” Such a wonderful old idiom! I have a wonderful Harvest Black Bean soup that is very similar to this one, and a favorite of my people here in Minnesota!! Love your video instruction!

[@mmakomanyatja5213]

Thank you John is so simple nd easy zGod bless nd family

[@wholeNwon]

Very nice. I make it with dried beans and cook it in a pressure cooker. Add tomatoes and some hot salsa, no cumin. Immersion blender and yogurt garnish with a little chive for color. Looks great and tastes even better. There are all sorts of BB recipes including some that are incredibly complex but which produce spectacular results. I'm lazy and like easy.

[@travis7873]

Excellent!

[@Biggiiful]

Correct me if im wrong, but it doesn't sound like you made black bean SOUP at all....just a different black bean recipe/meal.....

[@wholeNwon]

@@Biggiiful Perhaps I just don't have a sufficiently precise definition of the word "soup". Is it just a matter of physical consistency? If soups are thin and stews are thick, then my version is more like a stew because I like it thick and often over rice.

[@jeanninethames2523]

Sounds good. When I lived in Puerto Rico we had this over rice..like the rice asi grew up in Louisiana, a staple. Going to try this as been looking for a good recipe! Thanks!

[@potsticker6395]

Made this for my husband and he loved it❤

[@Winnyfruits]

Yay, I was looking for something like this!!!

[@eleniv7512]

Delicious. I added some chopped celery with leaves, bay leaf, and a half a jalapeno pepper as another option. Would love some more vegetarian recipe ideas. Have a great 2024.

[@alexandragrigorovici5945]

Hi John! This recipe is amazing! Just made it! Thank you! Love your channel! :)

[@patriciaelg1464]

That looks so good and easy to make.

[@jenniferwong863]

Beautiful soup. Full of favour. Love it. Thank you for sharing

[@robertnagy1902]

This looks great and simple to make. I make one very similar, just adding slices of a good sausage or kiolbassa and some crushed tomatoes.

[@jamesktucker979]

I will make this. Thank you John.

[@AthenaKeatingThomas]

Not many cooks that I've watched have gone into things like adding an acid like lime or vinegar and why, so kudos to you! I enjoyed your delivery, and the sneaky method of blending some of the soup to make it creamy!

[@rudimae2702]

Love seeing a vegetarian meal! My mouth was watering and now I need to make additions to my shopping list...

[@mariaconsuelothomen]

Thanks for saying there's more than one way to season black bean soup. Some people don't realize each country has its own seasoning ... Each region does, too.

[@otiliaclapa2361]

I’m half Romanian, half Hungarian and we top our bean soups with homemade finely shredded fresh horseradish root that’s kept in vinegar/water and salt solution. Even my kids prefer it this way, tangy!

[@PreppyKitchen]

Love that!