I still had a bunch of roasted red peppers in my freezer and I was thinking that it would be nice to get another hearty soup in before the weather warmed up too much more. I had been enjoying bean soups over the winter and I thought that a black bean and roasted pepper soup would be nice. Continuing on with the roasted peppers theme I added some roasted poblano peppers for their amazing flavour and a bit of heat. For even more heat and a bit of smokiness I threw in some chipotle chili powder. To finish of the base of the soup I added some diced tomatoes and some herbs and spices. I like the sweetness that corn adds to spicy Texmex dishes and corn goes well with the creamy black beans so I threw some in as well. The black bean and roasted pepper soup came together quickly and easily and it tasted great! I really enjoyed the flavour combinations and the spicy kick. I garnished the soup with some avocado, sour cream and cilantro.
Black Bean and Roasted Pepper Soup
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 tablespoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin (toasted and ground)
- 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (rinsed and drained) (or 3 cups cooked beans, from 1 cup dry)
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup chicken broth or chicken stock or vegetable broth
- 3 roasted red peppers (chopped)
- 3 roasted poblano chilies (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1 cup corn
- 1 lime (juice)
- salt and pepper to taste
directions
- Heat the oil in a pan.
- Add the onions and saute until tender, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the garlic, chili powder and cumin and saute until fragrant, about a minute.
- Add the beans, tomatoes, chicken stock, poblano chilies, red peppers and oregano and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
- Remove from heat and stir in the corn.
- Use an immersion blender to puree some or all of the soup depending on the texture that you prefer.
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Wow! That looks great Kevin!
Your pictures are always so wonderful, and this look extremely tasty!
Looks wonderful! Here in Seattle it feels like we are going to be enjoying soups for a little longer than we expected…
Unbelievable good!
Scrumptious!
Could it really be that simple? black bean soup is one of my favorites, and I’ve never attempted it at home. This recipe is so simple and straightforward, though, I’ll have to try it! With a bit of crusty bread, yum.
Mmmm, this looks really good, we both LOVE roasted peppers! We will have to give this one a try.
This looks total awesome Kevin. We both love the way this looks, and I am sure it tastes wonderful.
I’m a sucker for beans, and anything really that can be considered a soup/chili hybrid. If you cut down on the liquids and pureed this mixture, you’d get a fabulous dip, very similar to a spicy black bean dip I posted about a month or so back.
Thanks!
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This really look so good Kevin, I am really tempted.
Cheers,
elra
Kevin, you always make the best soups!
What a gorgeous soup! Healthy and tasty!
Cheers,
Rosa
That soup looks so yummy Kevin!
Could this possibly be my first soup for this winter….I think so!! Kevin, his looks amazingly delicious!!!
This looks so hearty and delicious.
That looks hearty and comforting!
This is a work of culinary deliciousness. I can almost taste these flavors.. love the thought o roasted red peppers and black beans! In a Soup.. YES!
Love Black bean here..looks yummy
Black bean soup is one of my favorites. So thick and hearty. I can’t wait to incorporate some of the flavors you’ve shared. Thanks Kevin!
Mmm, I’d LOVE to have a bowl of that!!
Love it Kevin, I’m always looking for new soup twists.
I need this soup to counter the chill we still have in NJ. Kevin, stop by my blog. I have something for you.
fantastic! thanks for the printable recipes link, too 🙂
Bean soups are great since they are nice and hearty!!
I’ve been craving black bean soup, and this looks incredible!
DAMN good – That looks so incredible!!
I love black beans. This soup looks awesome! I am just curious if you have an immersion blender that you prefer. I don’t own one currently, but plan to purchase one soon.
Slices of avocado are so good in soups like this. Along with a huge spoonful of sour cream (it cuts back on the spiciness for wimps like me!).
I might make this on Saturday. It looks so tasty!! I love having soup on hand, it is the perfect meal!
Yum! I still have red peppers I needed to do something with – this will be perfect!
Thanks Kevin!
Gorgeous soup! It looks so hearty.
Very nicely done and great use of the roasted red peppers.
That soup looks divine!
you made this so thick and rich. nicely done indeed!
I don’t think I’ve seen chipolte chili powder. That sounds great.
You basically made two of my favorite soups and made them into one!
I can have soup year round, especially in the summer because the air conditioning is so cold in my office I freeze, so I like eating soup when it gets warm out!
Thanks so much for the recipe!
This sounds awesome, and right up my ally!
NAOmni
This looks great! I’ve been thinking the same thing… better make soup before it gets too warm outside!
Hearty, flavorful and delicious – nicely done Kevin.
Treehouse Chef: I just have a really cheap immersion blender. It works fine for most things but it does not give a terribly smooth puree. In this case I got what I paid for and it does just what I need it to for the most part.
Whenever I glance at your profile on the right-hand side of the page and read that you made the same things over and over, I just can’t believe it. You are so prolific, and everything is so unique! This soup looks absolutely delicious, too!
Looks delicious! Am going to have this for dinner tonight 🙂
Perfect as always Kevin. All your vegetarian friendly recipes are a must try, and if I ate meat, I would be saying the same thing about your carnivorous offerings. I literally bookmark them all. Thank you so much for your efforts and for sharing.
Just to let you know, we had this for dinner with some homemade bread and it was fantastic! I adapted it slightly to take into account what I had/didn’t have, and will definitely be making it again. Thanks for the recipe!
Kevin this sounds perfect. I love all the flavors! Black bean soup is one of my favorites and I also love the sweetness that corn brings to the mix.
Stunning soup Kevin. Just right for the cool spring we are having.
mmm, I’ll have to try this! I’ve been on the biggest black bean kick lately!
I just made this and I can't wait for Sat dinner. I mixed a can of kidney beans as I was short black beans. Really great Vegetarian meal
Thanks Kevin.