Warning: The following recipe is simple, the ingredients can be pulled from your pantry, and the dish will be ready in minutes. If you are a serious food snob who feels that truly good food needs to be complicated, expensive, and/or difficult, you may find the follow recipe a little ‘ghetto’ for your tastes. If, however, you like the idea of a recipe that is fast and tastes great, then by all means, feel free to continue reading.
It seems like I always happen to live in a place that requires a well-stocked pantry in case of some natural disaster; typhoons, earthquakes and hurricanes. Rarely do we ever experience such natural disasters but it pays to be prepared. Especially when I am working hard, forget to go grocery shopping and find that I need to make dinner. At times like this, it really pays to be able to go to the pantry and whip up a delicious meal in minutes.
Such is the case of this Gluten Free Blender Black Bean Soup recipe. As the above warning states, it’s not fancy – no shaved white truffles or other such extravagances (because honestly, how long would white truffles last in the pantry?). This dish just uses stuff I have on hand at all times, including canned black beans, stock, and salsa (I used Hatch Chile’s Organic Mild Salsa this time but have also used their Green Chile Salsa, which is also a nice choice). This soup takes minutes to whip up and although it is not a foodie fantasy, it is really good food! The fresh lime juice is not necessary but it really brightens up the whole thing.
3.34 from 3 votes
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time10 mins
Total Time20 mins
Course: Soup
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 360kcal
Author: Gluten Free & More
Ingredients
- 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups gluten-free chicken or vegetable stock
- ½ cup prepared salsa (I used Hatch Chile brand)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Salt & Pepper
- 1 lime, optional
Garnish:
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ lime, juiced (more or less)
- Sliced green onion tops (green part) or cilantro
US Customary - Metric
Instructions
Put 1 can of black beans in a blender with the chicken or vegetable stock, salsa and ground cumin. Blend until smooth. Put into a saucepan with the other can of beans and heat over medium heat. Taste and add salt and pepper if needed. Add the lime juice.
For Garnish:
Stir some lime juice into the sour cream until smooth and swirl some over the top of each serving and garnish with chopped green onions or cilantro.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Gluten Free Blender Black Bean Soup Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 360Calories from Fat 63
% Daily Value*
Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 3g15%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 725mg30%
Potassium 913mg26%
Carbohydrates 57g19%
Fiber 19g76%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 20g40%
Vitamin A 600IU12%
Vitamin C 8.2mg10%
Calcium 112mg11%
Iron 5.1mg28%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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Heather @CeliacFamily
November 18, 2009
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This is my kind of recipe: quick and easy, but oh so yummy. Can't wait to try it.
Diana H
November 18, 2009
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I'm a food snob, because I want it to taste great. It's not the cost it's the flavor that counts.
Lauren
November 18, 2009
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Love it. Plain and simple. Looks so good!
Peter G
November 19, 2009
I love "can cooking" Carol…simple, quick and very economical!
Neel | Learn Food Photography
November 19, 2009
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Wonderfully done! I love your photographs. This one is very interesting. I like the way you have styled the soup with cream.
Have you thought about framing the photograph such that the shadow on bottom left can be eliminated? May be either by moving the light source, or framing such that the soup is in the towards the left side of the frame? Just a thought, I am not an expert, I am just learning :)
-Neel
Daily Spud
November 19, 2009
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Hey, with soup like that on offer, I'd be movin' into the ghetto! :D
Diane-The WHOLE Gang
November 19, 2009
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This would be a great soup to have for lunch on Thanksgiving while you're cooking the turkey and everything else. Love quick and easy, but I admit to being a food snob. I guess I have a split personality.
The Gluten-free 'Dish'
November 19, 2009
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yummo…I love black beans and soup oh yes…but the best part about this is the low expenditure in my energy…go Carol!
Babyfro
November 19, 2009
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Simply…. very simply, gluten free. Thanks for the idea. I love super quick in a hurry easy to make meals.
toni
November 19, 2009
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You know something? I don't care one whit about how long it takes to make something, or even whether the ingredients come out of a can. What I care about is how it tastes. And this soup has all the ingredients that make my mouth know that it will taste great!
Sara
November 19, 2009
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This would be perfect after a trip to the gym!
Arlenesfelt
November 19, 2009
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Can't wait to try this easy, potentially delicious soup!
Thanks!!IronmanDunn
November 22, 2009
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Made this today for lunch – simply delicious! I don't think the lime(s) should be optional though – with it and the lime sour cream it was just perfect. And so easy to make!
I thought I would have some leftovers but it was all gone. I guess I will be making a double batch next time. Definitely going on the list of regular recipes.
Cheers!
dana
November 9, 2010
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Hi, could you tell me what size of cans for the black beans?
Thanks! :)
Jeff
September 3, 2011
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15 oz cans. Says it in the recipe.
September 4, 2011
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oops!
victoria
September 21, 2011
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Are you kidding??? I love black bean soup!
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Terri
October 29, 2012
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You’re site seems pretty nice. I was just a little thrown-off and taken aback by your use of the term “ghetto” as a warning for purist. It’s a little off-putting and darn near offensive.
Gluten Free & More
October 29, 2012
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Thanks for say my site is pretty nice :) That is just a bit of humor, no offense meant.
Angie Ward
January 21, 2013
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Made this for dinner tonight, and it is really good! Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Gluten Free & More
January 23, 2013
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My pleasure and thanks for stopping by!
Stefanie
April 20, 2013
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Sounds amazing! I cannot wait to try it!!!
Gluten Free & More
April 22, 2013
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Enjoy!
Stefanie
April 21, 2013
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Hi Carol,
I am definitely not a food snob. :) I just finished eating this delicious soup. It was fast, and I topped it with cilantro.Thank you, Stefanie
Gluten Free & More
April 22, 2013
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Haha so happy you enjoyed it!
Stefanie
April 23, 2013
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Thank you again…looking for another one of your recipes to try right now!
Gluten Free & More
April 24, 2013
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Haha, ok – enjoy!
Cynthia M.
June 22, 2013
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I just made this for a quick dinner, and it was wonderful. I like my soup a little thicker so I only used 1 1/2 cups broth and mashed the 2nd can of beans a little with a potato masher in the pan. I kept thinking it needed something else but then realized I forgot to add lime. The lime makes all the difference. If I had more energy or time I’d saute up a little onion and garlic to add to the blender, but wonderful as is too… can definitely personalize with spices too…
Gluten Free & More
July 1, 2013
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So happy you enjoyed and and I agree with you about the lime – it works magic in there!
Marie
July 20, 2013
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I just found your website and am happy I did. I look forward to trying these recipes. Great website!!!
CarolKicinski
July 24, 2013
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Thank you so much Marie!
Juliest
October 24, 2013
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SO good! If you want to make this both gluten AND dairy free, canned coconut milk makes an AMAZING addition to this delicious recipe as a substitute garnish for sour cream – you can even still add the lime to it beforehand :)
To quote my 19mth toddler “Num num nummmMMMmmm!” Thanks for the recipe!
CarolKicinski
October 30, 2013
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Oh that sounds great, thanks for letting me know. My pleasure and give that toddle a big fat juicy kiss for me :)
CarolKicinski
October 30, 2013
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Thank YOU! Love that coconut milk tip. Give that toddler a big fat juicy kiss for me :)
Melonie
December 29, 2014
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Sounds dee-lish, fast and easy…of course, I don’t mind ghetto-tasting food either, lol! Thanks for sharing!
Sara
January 16, 2015
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Delicious! Simple and quick, super filling and delicious. Added some rice to it as well. Yum! Don’t think twice about making this soup!
Gluten Free & More
January 19, 2015
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Thanks sara, glad you liked it. Good idea with the rice!
Alyse
October 27, 2015
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Eh. I didn’t really like it. It tasted grainy and weird.
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