Easiest Ever Black Bean Soup (Vegan & Healthy)

Step 1

Chop the onion and garlic.

Step 2

Measure out olive oil, salt, fresh thyme, black beans, vegetable stock, canned tomatoes, and ground cumin.

Step 3

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 4

Add chopped onion, garlic, and salt. Sauté until onions are translucent.

Step 5

Add fresh thyme to the pot. Stir to infuse flavors.

Step 6

Add drained and rinsed black beans. Stir to coat with onion and garlic mixture.

Step 7

Pour in vegetable broth. Stir to create a savory base. Then, add canned tomatoes and stir to evenly distribute.

Step 8

Sprinkle in ground cumin and stir.

Step 9

Reduce heat to low and simmer for 20–25 minutes with the lid on.

Step 10

Use an immersion blender to blend the soup until no chunks remain. You can also use a regular blender and work in batches.

Step 11

Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if needed.