How to Make Fennel and Black Bean Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a steaming hot bowl of soup on a cold winter day to warm you from the inside out. And when it comes to comforting, hearty soups, this Fennel and Black Bean Soup takes the cake. With its rich, earthy flavors and vibrant colors, this soup is not only delicious but also incredibly nutritious.

Fennel, with its distinct licorice-like flavor, adds a unique and aromatic taste to this soup. Combined with the hearty and filling black beans, it creates a perfect balan...

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 bulb fennel, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups vegetable stock
  • 1 (15.25 ounce) can black beans, undrained
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 (10 ounce) package frozen spinach, thawed

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 48 mins
  • Total Time: 58 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add fennel and onion; cook and stir until slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook until fragrant but not browned, about 2 minutes.
  • Pour vegetable stock, black beans, diced tomatoes, red pepper flakes, pepper, cumin, thyme, and bay leaves into the pot. Bring to a gentle boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until fennel is tender, 35 to 45 minutes. Add spinach, stirring to separate leaves; simmer until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    224 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 934mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 35g
    • Dietary Fiber: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 12g
    • Vitamin C: 26mg
    • Calcium: 225mg
    • Iron: 7mg
    • Potassium: 1073mg