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Mexican Black Bean Soup

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Smoky, garlicky black bean soup blitzed half-smooth. Vegan if you want, dairy-laden if you don't. A bowl with a swirl of sour cream and a sprinkle of cheese is the right answer.

Prep 10 mins
Cook 30 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £1.27

Approx £5.09 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours →

S by Steven Tobin · Published 4 May 2026
Mexican Black Bean Soup

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Sauté the chopped onion in oil for 6 minutes. Add the garlic, cumin, paprika and chopped jalapeño.
  2. 2
    Cook for 1 minute, then add the drained black beans, tomatoes and stock.
  3. 3
    Bring to a simmer for 20 minutes to develop flavour.
  4. 4
    Blend half the soup with a stick blender, leave the other half chunky. Squeeze in the lime juice.
  5. 5
    Top each bowl with sour cream and chopped coriander. Eat with warm tortillas.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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