Speedy Black Bean Bacon Soup
Speedy Black Bean Bacon Soup blends smoky bacon with creamy black beans for a rich, comforting bowl with a gentle kick of cumin and cayenne. A squeeze of lime and a touch of sambal brighten each spoonful, while sour cream adds cool balance. Serve it for a quick weeknight dinner or a cozy lunch topped with fresh green onion.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook45 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Speedy Black Bean Bacon Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 60 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 16 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 23
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the bacon in a cold pot. Turn the heat to medium, then cook and stir until the bacon is done but not crisp.
- 2
Stir in the onion, then cook and stir for 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and golden.
- 3
Stir in the garlic, then cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the chicken stock and turn the heat to medium-high. Stir in the oregano, cayenne, and salt. Add the black beans and water, then bring it back to a simmer.
- 4
Simmer over medium-low, stirring now and then, for 20-30 minutes.
- 5
While it cooks, mash about half of the beans to thicken the soup.
- 6
Stir in the black pepper and cumin, then add salt to taste.
- 7
Make the relish by mixing the minced green onion, sambal paste, and lime juice together.
- 8
Serve topped with the relish, chopped green onions, and sour cream.
- Calories 500.28 kcal High 25%
- Protein 34.62 g Good Source 69%
- Carbohydrate 46.94 g 17%
- Total Fat 19.33 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 7.76 g High 39%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 47.16 mg Moderate 16%
- Sodium 1453.83 mg High 63%
- Dietary Fiber 11.69 g Good Source 42%
- Total Sugars 7.76 g --
- Added Sugars 4.56 g Moderate 9%
- Calcium 157.18 mg Moderate 12%
- Iron 3.54 mg Moderate 20%
- Potassium 190.88 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 13.23 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 4.79 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Speedy Black Bean Bacon Soup is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, and Chicken Broth. Each serving provides about 500.28 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Speedy Black Bean Bacon Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Broth, Dried Oregano. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Speedy Black Bean Bacon Soup?
- About 50 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 45 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 500.28 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Speedy Black Bean Bacon Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Speedy Black Bean Bacon Soup healthy?
- Speedy Black Bean Bacon Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 500.28 calories and 34.62 g of protein, or 69% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1453.83 mg (63% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 7.76 g (39% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 4.56 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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