This 3 ingredient black bean soup could not be easier to make in the blender with pantry ingredients! There’s plenty of flexibility to add other ingredients and toppings if you wish. I love to serve this with cheesy dippers which come together easily while the soup heats up, and it’s still only a 5 ingredient meal.

Everyone needs to know how easy it can be to make black bean soup happen! While I love the smoky depth of flavor in my Black Bean Enchilada Soup recipe, there is definitely room for another black bean soup here in the form of this quick and easy 3 ingredient version which is a little lighter and zingier.

How to make black bean soup with 3 ingredients:

So what are these magic ingredients that form soup with such ease? 🤔

  • Salsa
  • Canned black beans
  • Vegetable stock

You simply blend them in the blender, then transfer to a saucepan to heat up. That’s all there is to it! As long as you like the salsa you use, you can’t go too wrong here.

A 5 ingredient, 15 minute dinner! This is the easiest black bean soup you'll ever make, and the quick quesadilla dippers come together while it heats up. You just can't go wrong with this easy, healthy dinner!
A 5 ingredient, 15 minute dinner! This is the easiest black bean soup you'll ever make, and the quick quesadilla dippers come together while it heats up. You just can't go wrong with this easy, healthy dinner!

3 Ingredient Soup + 2 Ingredient Cheesy Dippers = 5 Ingredient Meal

To round off the meal, I love to make these little cheesy dippers from corn tortillas and pre-shredded cheese – mini quesadillas, basically.

You can prepare the dippers quickly while the soup heats up, and it only adds an extra 2 ingredients, making it a 5 ingredient dinner in total!

And… there was zero chopping involved, which is quite a win.

Top Tips for Easy Black Bean Soup Making

  • The recipe, as written, serves two as a main meal. You can easily scale it up as needed. You can also stretch the soup to serve 4 in smaller, mug sized portions.
  • To make sure this soup is perfect for you, you need to use a salsa that you know you like. As hot or mild as you like, as smoky or fresh as you like. Use a jarred salsa (I’m using Herdez) or a fresh pico de gallo – it works either way.
  • If you have freshly cooked black beans that you want to use instead of canned, that is fantastic! Use about 1.5 cups and enjoy.
  • If you don’t want to use a jug blender, you can heat up the ingredients in a saucepan and use an immersion blender to blend the soup.
  • If you’re making the cheesy dippers, I highly recommend using corn tortillas. I just find that they have a nicer flavor than flour, and this recipe is so simple that we need everything to be just right.
  • For the cheesy dippers, feel free to use a pre shredded cheese blend of any kind, plain cheddar or mozzarella, or even pepper jack or chili cheddar. Whatever you’ve got to work with.

Beyond 3 Ingredients: Variations and Additions

I do find this soup perfectly tasty as it is, but you should feel free to raid the fridge and the pantry for things to add if you want to:

  • For some smoky heat, a chipotle in adobo sauce, or a jalapeno or other green chili is a nice addition, especially if your salsa is on the milder side and you’re a spice lover.
  • A shake or two of Mexican seasoning or cumin to deepen the flavors is also great.
  • If you have fresh cilantro (coriander), you can blend some into the soup if you wish, and use a little more as a topping.
  • Top with sour cream, crumbly cheese, avocado slices or chili slices – whatever is available.

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Easy Black Bean Soup (3 Ingredient Blender Recipe!)

This 3 ingredient black bean soup could not be easier to make in the blender with pantry ingredients! There's plenty of flexibility to add other ingredients and toppings if you wish. I love to serve this with cheesy dippers which come together easily while the soup heats up, and it's still only a 5 ingredient meal.
2 servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
5 from 4 ratings
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Ingredients

Soup

  • 1 can black beans, drained, but no need to rinse
  • 8 oz (225 g) red salsa, jarred or fresh (pico de gallo is fine)
  • 1 cup (250 ml) vegetable stock, you may use more

Quesadilla dippers

  • 2 6 inch corn tortillas
  • ½ cup grated cheddar or Mexican blend cheese

Instructions 

  • Put the beans, salsa and 1 cup of vegetable stock in a blender and blend until smooth (or leave it a little chunky if you prefer). Add extra broth if needed to thin it out.
    A 5 ingredient, 15 minute dinner! This is the easiest black bean soup you'll ever make, and the quick quesadilla dippers come together while it heats up. You just can't go wrong with this easy, healthy dinner!
  • Pour into a saucepan and heat, stirring regularly.
  • Meanwhile, prepare your cheesy dippers. Heat a very thin layer of oil over a nonstick pan over low-medium heat. Place the tortillas in the pan, cover with cheese, and then fold over once the tortillas have become soft and pliable enough. Flip and continue to fry until they are golden on both sides and the cheese has melted.
    A 5 ingredient, 15 minute dinner! This is the easiest black bean soup you'll ever make, and the quick quesadilla dippers come together while it heats up. You just can't go wrong with this easy, healthy dinner!
  • Once the soup is fully heated, ladle into bowls, garnish with any toppings you are using and add the cheesy dippers on the side. Serve!
Cuisine: Mexican Inspired
Course: Soup
Author: Christine Melanson
Calories: 467kcal, Protein: 24.5g, Fat: 11.7g, Saturated Fat: 5.7g

I got the idea for this soup, combining ready made salsa with canned beans and veggie stock, from a cookbook or a magazine… but now I can’t remember where I saw it and can’t find it in my collection of books. I will update if I ever figure out who it was!