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Easy, Instant Pot Black Bean Soup

Instant Pot Black Bean Soup is a quick, pressure cooker, vegetarian recipe using dried black beans. This vegan plant-based dish is simple to make using unsoaked beans that results in a thick and hearty, healthy soup.  Make your favorite Panera soup right at home.

instant pot black bean soup in a white bowl
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I’m no stranger to making soups in my Instant Pot. I probably make soups like Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup, Instant Pot Split Pea Soup, and Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup more often than anything else….soup and crab legs!

The Instant Pot is also great for making beans without the need to soak the beans overnight. This really is a game changer. Be sure to check out my Instant Pot Black Beans, Instant Pot Baked Beans, and Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice.

Beans are loaded with fiber and protein, making this soup a great option for vegans, vegetarians, or even #MeatlessMonday.

chopped red peppers, chopped onions, garlic, tomatoes, and celery in glass bowls

How to Make Black Bean Soup in Instant Pot

  1. Saute onion, red peppers, and jalapeno in the pot with olive oil. When fragrant, add the garlic.
  2. Add the beans, broth, celery, diced tomatoes, seasonings, and bay leaf.
  3. Stir and close the lid and seal.
  4. Pressure cook.

collage photo of dried black beans, onions and red peppers in an instant pot, and uncooked black bean soup

Do You Have to Soak?

Not with an Instant Pot. Simply rinse the beans and pick out any chipped beans or imperfections.

If you do wish to soak your beans overnight, it could cut down on the pressure cooking time, but it’s not necessary.

black bean soup in an Instant Pot with a wooden spoon

Cook Time/How Long to Cook

Pressure cook the soup for 50 minutes. Allow the steam to release naturally for 15 minutes.

How to Add Meat

This soup will work well with ham hocks, bacon (pre-cooked and crumbled), smoked turkey (leg or wing), or a leftover ham bone! Add the meat in to pressure cook with the remaining ingredients.

How Many Carbs?

This soup has 42 grams of carbs, of which 22 are fiber, leaving 20 net carbs.

a wooden spoon filled with Instant Pot black bean soup

Freezer Tips

Yes, bean soups are one of the best soups to freeze. Simply defrost (I like to do so in the fridge overnight) and reheat. Do not freeze any fresh toppings such as avocado.

Check out The Best Types of Soups to Freeze here.

instant pot black bean soup in a white bowl

Topping Ideas

  • Sour Cream
  • Sliced Avocado
  • Cilantro
  • Shredded Cheese
  • Jalapenos
  • Fresh Lime

instant pot black bean soup in a white bowl

What to Eat and Pair with the Soup

Pair this soup with Cilantro Lime Cauliflower Rice, Instant Pot Barbacoa, or Keto Low-Carb Taco Bowls.

a spoonful of instant pot black bean soup

More Instant Pot Soup Recipes

Instant Pot Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Instant Pot Split Pea Soup
Instant Pot Chicken Tortilla Soup

Instant Pot Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup
Instant Pot Chicken and Dumplings
Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup

Instant Pot Baked Potato Soup
Instant Pot Tomato Soup

Click here for a full listing of Instant Pot Recipes.

instant pot black bean soup in a white bowl
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Instant Pot Black Bean Soup

Instant Pot Black Bean Soup is a quick, pressure cooker, vegetarian recipe using dried black beans. This vegan plant-based dish is simple to make using unsoaked beans that results in a thick and hearty, healthy soup.  Make your favorite Panera soup right at home.
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Course dinner, lunch
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword instant pot black bean soup, pressure cooker black bean soup
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 190kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onions
  • 1 cup chopped red pepper
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 jalapeno pepper chopped omit if you do not wish to have spicy, add more if you really like a kick!
  • 3 chopped celery ribs
  • 1 pound black beans rinsed
  • 6 cups broth vegetable, chicken, or beef
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon red cayenne pepper omit if you do not wish to have spicy
  • 1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • salt and pepper to taste I like to go light on salt and pepper before the soup cooks and add more to taste after it has cooked.
  • 1 bay leaf

Instructions

  • Place the Instant Pot on Saute function. When hot, add the olive oil, onions, red peppers, and chopped jalapeno to the pot.
  • Cook for 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent and fragrant.
  • Add in the garlic and stir. Turn off the saute function.
  • Add the beans, broth, tomatoes, celery, seasonings, and bay leaf to the pot and stir.
  • Close the lid and seal. Cook for 50 minutes on Manual > High Pressure Cooking.
  • When the pot indicates it has finished allow steam to release naturally for 15 minutes.
  • The soup will thicken as it stands.

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Notes

If you want pureed soup when the soup has finished cooking you can finish it off using an immersion blender.
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Nutrition (displayed with net carbs)

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 190kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 4g
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Recipe Rating




Jolene

Saturday 9th of April 2022

I have made this soup many times and I absolutely love it! I make it pretty much exactly as is except that I add 1 tsp each of Oregon and basil And a pinch of cinnamon which really makes it pop! I use beef broth and to the spices I add 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper but no more salt because there is enough Salt in the broth. For topping I'd like to put a dollar up of sour cream thumb chopped avocado and cilantro and a few chopped up tomatoes if I have them on hand. Absolutely delicious! I totally recommend this recipe to all.

staysnatched

Sunday 10th of April 2022

That sounds so good!

Carrie

Wednesday 16th of February 2022

Is this one pound or two pounds of beans? The recipe states one pound. I used one pound and it’s not thick…it’s soupy. Did everyone else use two pounds?

Carrie

Wednesday 23rd of February 2022

@staysnatched, if I used canned black beans could that be the difference?

staysnatched

Wednesday 16th of February 2022

This is a soup recipe. It’s soupy because it’s soup.

Madison

Tuesday 18th of January 2022

This recipe sounds delicious. Am I anle to make it with a slow cooker instead?

staysnatched

Tuesday 18th of January 2022

Thank you! I’m sure you can, I don’t have a slow cooker recipe with instructions.

Devon

Friday 20th of August 2021

Best black bean soup ever! I used a full jalapeño as I like spice and was out of tomatoes. Still turned out delicious. The whole family ate it all, so no leftovers this time!

staysnatched

Tuesday 24th of August 2021

Yum! That sounds delicious!

Miya

Monday 21st of June 2021

Enjoyed this flavorful recipe and now keeping it as a lunch staple!

staysnatched

Thursday 24th of June 2021

This is perfect for lunch!