Crema de Frijol Negro con Chipotle (Smoky Black Bean Soup)
A velvety black bean soup with a smoky chipotle kick, topped with creamy avocado and toasted seeds.
Made with Chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade) and Mexican black beans. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £1.07 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a large pan over a medium heat. Cook the onion for 6 minutes until soft. Add the garlic and cumin and cook for 1 minute.
7 min - 2
Add your ready made black beans and their broth (see the base recipe), the water and your ready made chipotle adobo sauce (see the base recipe). Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
10 min - 3
Blend with a stick blender until smooth. Add a splash of water if it is too thick.
- 4
Season with the lime juice and salt. Warm through for 2 minutes until steaming hot.
- 5
Toast the pumpkin seeds in a dry pan for 2 minutes until they pop.
2 min - 6
Ladle into bowls and top with avocado, pumpkin seeds and coriander.
Tips
- Blend half the soup for a chunkier texture, or all of it for a velvety finish.
- Taste before salting. The bean broth is already seasoned.
- Swirl in a spoonful of soured cream or plant based crema if you like a creamy top.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 2 hours. Keeps in the fridge for up to 4 days or in the freezer for 3 months. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use tinned black beans?
Yes. Use 2 tins (800 g) drained and rinsed, with 500 ml gluten free vegetable stock in place of the water, and add the onion, garlic and chipotle as written.
Is this soup vegan?
Yes. All ingredients are plant based, including the chipotle sauce and bean base.
How do I thin it?
Stir in a little hot water or stock until it flows from the spoon.
More made with chipotle in adobo sauce (homemade)
Coliflor Asada al Chipotle con Salsa de Aguacate (Roast Chipotle Cauliflower)
GFDFEFSopa de Jitomate Asado con Chipotle (Roast Tomato and Chipotle Soup)
GFDFEFPapas Asadas al Chipotle con Crema de Lima (Chipotle Potatoes with Lime Crema)
GFEFNFSincronizadas de Jamon y Queso con Chipotle (Ham and Cheese Quesadillas)
EFNFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.