Black Bean Quinoa Soup (Easy!)
This Black Bean Quinoa Soup is a cozy, nourishing meal that's quick to prepare and packed with flavor!
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Cutting board and knife
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spoon or ladle
- Blender (optional)
Ingredients
- 1 each yellow onion finely chopped
- 1 each medium carrot finely chopped
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 5 cups vegetable broth
- 15 oz. diced tomatoes canned
- 15 oz. black beans canned, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 cup white quinoa
- 1 cup sweet corn
- 1 tsp. ground cumin
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika or chili powder
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 Tbsp. fresh lime juice optional but recommended
- Hot sauce, diced avocado, tortilla chips, more lime juice or cilantro for serving
Instructions
- Start by finely chopping the yellow onion and carrot. Mince the garlic cloves.
- In a large pot, heat a splash of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and carrot. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes, or until the onion becomes translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes (with their juices), black beans (rinsed and drained), and corn. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Add the quinoa, ground cumin, smoked paprika, and dried oregano to the pot. Stir well and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the soup simmer for about 20 minutes, or until the quinoa is cooked and the flavors have melded beautifully.
- After simmering, remove the pot from heat. Stir in the chopped cilantro and lime juice, if using. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and top with your choice of hot sauce, diced avocado, tortilla chips, or additional cilantro and lime juice. Enjoy the comforting flavors!
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- This soup can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.
- Add extra vegetables like bell peppers or spinach for more nutrition.