Black Bean Soup for Tired, Hungry, Busy People

by Isobel McLeod-15 January 2026Easy

20K likes, 214 comments - sohlae on January 6, 2026: “Black Bean Soup for Tired, Hungry, Busy People Serves 3 to 4 Ready in 30 Olive oil 1 medium onion, sliced 4 garlic cloves, smashed 1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (or 2 teaspoons chili powder) 2 cans black beans, drained 1 quart chicken broth Salt & pepper, to taste 8 corn tortillas 16 ounces grated melty cheese Sour cream, radish, and avocado to serve Heat a medium dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add enough oil to generously coat the bottom. Add the onions and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until wilted and browned, about 8 minutes. Add the cumin and paprika and cook for 30 seconds. Add the beans and cook, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add the broth and simmer for 10 minutes. Blend until smooth, simmer until the thickness you desire, about 5 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper (if your beans and broth were seasoned, you may not need any salt). Top with toppings and serve with quesadillas alongside.”.