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    Home » Soups & Salads » Soups » Panera Black Bean Soup

    Published: Oct 9, 2020 · Modified: Feb 8, 2021 by Kadee

    Panera Black Bean Soup

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    Try our version of Panera Black Bean Soup - made in minutes in your pressure cooker.  Hearty beans and carrots combine with bright tomato and savory cumin for a delicious restaurant quality, vegetarian soup made from pantry staples in the comfort of your own home.

    A ¾ view of black bean soup garnished with avocado, pico, feta cheese and lime.

    What Is Black Bean Soup?

    Think of black bean soup as a vegetarian chili made with black beans rather than pinto.  I love the rich flavor the black beans bring.  For this recipe we season the soup with cumin and tomato for a bright and delicious soup.

    Two bowls of Panera black bean soup atop a grey plate. There is a pinch bowl of cilantro, a baguette slice, and a lime on the plate. There are spoons and a white napkin to the side. There is also a platter of sliced baguettes.

    What Do I Need to Make Panera Black Bean Soup?

    This is really a pantry cooking recipe. Many of the ingredients you probably already have on hand. You'll need:

    • 2 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 onion
    • 4 carrots
    • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
    • 3 (15oz) cans of black beans (do not drain)
    • 1 (15oz) can of diced tomatoes (do not drain)
    • 1 (8oz) can of tomato sauce
    • 2 tablespoon vegetable bouillon (chicken works too if you aren't making this vegetarian)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon Mexican oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon chili powder

    Ingredients needed to make black bean soup in bowls: black beans, tomatoes, carrots, spices.

    How Do I Make Panera Black Bean Soup?

    This Panera Black Bean Soup really a dump and forget meal.

    1. Add olive oil to pressure cooker and set to saute.

    2. Add carrots and onions. Cook until carrots are tender crisp.

    3. Add in garlic and cook until fragrant.

    4. Pour in black beans.

    Onions and carrots being sauteed in a pressure cooker.

    5. Add diced tomatoes.

    6. Pour in tomato sauce.

    7. Add seasonings. Seal pressure cooker and cook on manual high setting for 15 minutes.  Use a quick release to release the pressure.

    8. Garnish with avocado, feta, pico, and limes.

    How to make black bean soup - fill instant pot with ingredients and cook.

    Why Should I Eat Black Bean Soup?

    Black beans are filled with nutrients that can:

    • lower cholesterol
    • lower blood pressure
    • help you lose weight
    • Contain Vitamin B1, protein, iron, folate, copper, magnesium, manganese, potassium, zinc
    • Beans as a protein source helps reduce the amount of saturated fat consumed from animal proteins

    An overhead shot of Panera black bean soup. There are two bowls filled. One is on a plate and one is not. There are limes and cilantro scattered.

    Top It Like It's Hot

    One of my favorite things about this soup, besides the amazing taste - are the toppings.  So don't be shy!  Load this soup up with:

    • Mexican crema
    • feta cheese
    • avocado
    • lime
    • cilantro
    • tortilla chips
    • diced onions
    Three bowls of black bean soup shot from overhead. All are garnished with avocado, feta, and pico. There is a white towel to the side as well as silver spoons and a small bowl of cilantro.
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    A ¾ view of black bean soup garnished with avocado, pico, feta cheese and lime.

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    A ¾ view of black bean soup garnished with avocado, pico, feta cheese and lime.

    Panera Vegetarian Black Bean Soup

    A copycat of the Panera favorite - vegetarian black bean soup. Heart beans and carrots, with bright tomato, onion, cumin & paprika.
    5 from 6 votes
    Print Rate
    Course: Main Course, Main Dish, Soup
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 284kcal
    Author: Kadee & Desarae

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 1 yellow onion diced
    • 4 carrots diced
    • 4 cloves garlic minced
    • 45 ounces canned black beans do not drain
    • 15 ounces can diced tomatoes do not drain
    • 8 ounces can tomato sauce
    • 2 tablespoons vegetable bouillon or chicken bouillon
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ½ teaspoon cumin
    • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
    • ½ teaspoon mexican oregano
    • ¼ teaspoon chili powder

    Garnish

    • avocado
    • sour cream
    • feta cheese
    • minced red onion
    • cilantro
    • tortilla chips

    Instructions

    Stovetop

    • Heat oil or butter in large pot, add onion, carrots, and garlic. Sauté about 10 minutes, or until carrots are tender crisp.
    • Add remaining ingredients, except garnish. Simmer about 15 minutes.
    • Garnish as desired.

    Pressure Cooker

    • Using saute setting, heat oil.  Add onion, carrots, and garlic. Sauté about 10 minutes, or until carrots are tender crisp.
    • Add remaining ingredients, except garnish. 
    • Set to 15 minutes on manual.  Use a quick release.
    • Garnish as desired.

    Video

    Nutrition

    Serving: 16ounces | Calories: 284kcal | Carbohydrates: 46g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1360mg | Potassium: 1078mg | Fiber: 17g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 7165IU | Vitamin C: 19.4mg | Calcium: 125mg | Iron: 5.5mg
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    Comments

    1. Barbara Shryack says

      March 02, 2022 at 4:52 pm

      If not using an Instant Pot, how long should you cook this?

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        March 03, 2022 at 12:16 pm

        Hi Barbara, I have included stovetop instructions in the recipe card. If you are using a slow cooker - I would saute the onions in a skillet, and then transfer them plus everything else to slow cooker. Cook on low 6-8 hours.

        Reply
    2. MaElani Valentine says

      October 11, 2020 at 4:29 pm

      5 stars
      This black bean soup was good! I had mine with cilantro, fresh tomatoes and avocado. So good!

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        October 11, 2020 at 8:00 pm

        I'm so so glad you enjoyed it!

        Reply
    3. Meredith says

      July 26, 2020 at 12:40 am

      5 stars
      Can this be frozen and reheated? I don’t see why not but just wanted to check if anyone has tried it!

      Reply
      • Kadee says

        July 27, 2020 at 8:33 pm

        Yep! It freezes great!

        Reply
    4. Jacqui says

      November 12, 2018 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      Loved this recipe! Boyfriend and I gobbled up gleefully, and are excited and relieved there are leftovers for tomorrow!

      I made some improvisations:
      - Used 3 vine-ripened tomatoes instead of canned (mid- to large- sized)
      - Skipped the salt, but went a bit generous on the other spices
      - Made 1 cup of quinoa on the side and added it at the end-- adds a nice texture and makes it even heartier!
      - Added a handful of chopped cilantro to the soup at the end before serving

      Love love love! Will definitely be using this recipe again and again.

      xoxo

      Reply
    5. Karolina says

      September 12, 2018 at 2:27 pm

      5 stars
      I made this for dinner last night and the whole family loved it!

      Reply
    6. Megan says

      December 02, 2014 at 6:04 pm

      I seriously love this black bean soup! I make it all the time. Its easy, delicious and healthy, which is exactly what I'm looking for. We usually treat it like a chili and top it with cheddar cheese and sour cream, but we also love it with feta cheese, quinoa and avocado on top!

      Reply

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