Name: Vegetable Soup with Black Beans and Zucchini
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 medium white onion, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 4 cups vegetable broth or stock; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, divided; 3 carrots, finely chopped; 15-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained; 15-ounce canned black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 large zucchini, cut into 1/2-inch cubes; 1 avocado, sliced, for topping; Shredded Cheddar cheese, optional topping

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Craving a bowl of cozy goodness? Make this delicious vegetable soup with black beans for a tasty meal!

This veggie soup is nutritious and filling, and the best part is that it can be prepped in just 10 minutes, and the stovetop does the rest! It’s simple, tasty, and good for you!

two bowls of veggie soup topped with cheese and avocados

Best Veggie Soup with Zucchini & Black Beans

The first spoonful of this soup is more than just comforting; it’s hearty and packed with flavors and pleasant textures. And you can get all that -plus tons of nutrition- by chopping and stirring a few simple ingredients in a pot!

This vegetable soup with black beans is a quick and easy way to raise your veggie intake while enjoying a delicious meal made with real ingredients.

Tomatoes, carrots, zucchini, avocado, and beans are a powerful combo of nutrition with the additional flavor that aromatics bring. Healthy never tasted this good!

Ingredients

Simple veggies and black beans turn into this terrific soup you’ll want to add to your regular rotation.

Here’s what you need to make this delicious vegetable soup.

Olive oil: to sauté the veggies in the pot.
Onion: always flavorful as a base. Chop up a fresh one or use pre-chopped or frozen to save time.
Garlic cloves: for adding flavor.
Tomato paste: adds depth of flavor and thickens the base.
Ground cumin: for flavor.
Chili powder: for flavor.
Smoked paprika: regular or Spanish paprika can be used too.
Salt: for seasoning.
Vegetable broth or stock: regular or low sodium, whichever you prefer.
Fresh cilantro: chop it up for more flavor.
Carrots: use a food processor to chop the carrots quickly and finely.
Diced tomatoes: drain the excess liquid.
Black beans: rinse and drain from the can before adding.
Zucchini: cut them into ½-inch cubes.
Avocado: sliced to add on top.
Shredded Cheddar cheese: any type of shredded cheese will work.
Whole wheat dinner rolls: optional for serving and delicious.

As always, check the recipe card for the ingredient amounts and detailed cooking directions.

How to Make Vegetable Soup with Black Beans

If you can chop a little, add some ingredients to a pot, and stir, you can make this recipe! Follow the step-by-step instructions to make a simple veggie soup with zucchini and black beans.

Heat
In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook while stirring until they’re soft and translucent.
Stir
Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Add the broth, half the cilantro, carrots, and tomatoes. Stir and bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Simmer
Stir in the black beans and zucchini, cover, and continue to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
Serve
Ladle soup into bowls and top with sliced avocado and cheese to serve.

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Watch this video to see the veggie soup come together, fast.

What Other Veggies Can You Add?

Soups are the kind of meal you can prep with what you have on hand. In case you don’t have some of these ingredients or want to kick up the veggie factor, here are some great ideas to add to this vegetable black bean soup:

Celery
Corn kernels
Peas
Potatoes
Sweet potatoes
Butternut Squash
Bell peppers
Eggplant
Mushrooms
Cilantro, for garnish and vitamin C

What to Serve with Vegetable Soup

You can call this vegetable soup with black beans a meal, but there’s always room to serve something delicious on the side! Need some ideas? These are some of my favorite ones:

Vegetable Soup with Black Beans and Zucchini

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This simple veggie soup is a great mid-week meal that’s flavorful, fills bellies and is really nutritious!

Author: Laura Fuentes
Prep Time: 10
Cook Time: 20
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 6
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium white onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon smoked paprika
¼ teaspoon salt
4 cups vegetable broth or stock
¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped, divided
3 carrots, finely chopped
15-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
15-ounce canned black beans, drained and rinsed
2 large zucchini, cut into ½-inch cubes
1 avocado, sliced, for topping
Shredded Cheddar cheese, optional topping

Instructions

In a large soup pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and garlic, and cook while stirring from time to time, until soft and translucent.
Stir in the tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, paprika, and salt. Add the broth, half the cilantro, carrots, and tomatoes. Stir and bring to a boil, reduce the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in the black beans and zucchini, cover, and continue to simmer for 5 to 7 minutes until the zucchini is tender.
Ladle soup into bowls and top with sliced avocado and cheese. Serve along with corn tortilla chips, either whole on the side or crumbled on top.