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panera black bean soup recipe

Panera Black Bean Soup Recipe

Discover the secret behind the beloved Panera black bean soup recipe. Learn how to recreate its rich, smoky flavors at home with simple ingredients. Perfect for cozy meals!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups cooked black beans or 2 cans
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large red bell pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon maple syrup optional
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
  • to garnish chopped cilantro optional
  • to garnish sour cream optional

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Blender regular or immersion

Method
 

  1. Sauté the onion, garlic, and red bell pepper in olive oil in a large pot until soft and fragrant.
  2. Add cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, and cayenne pepper, and stir for about a minute.
  3. Add black beans and vegetable broth to the pot, bring to a boil.
  4. Lower heat and let it simmer for about 20 minutes.
  5. For a creamy texture, blend about a cup of the soup and stir it back in.
  6. Add lime juice and maple syrup in the last five minutes of cooking.
  7. Serve hot with garnishes of choice, such as cilantro or sour cream.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 2gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 9gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This homemade version is vegan and gluten-free, making it suitable for various dietary preferences.
Feel free to adjust the spices to suit your taste; add more chili for heat or skip the cayenne if you prefer milder flavors.
The soup freezes beautifully, so consider making a large batch for convenient meals later in the week.
Pair this soup with crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal. Enjoy your cozy, heartwarming soup!
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