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Spicy Vegetable Soup With Black Beans

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This comforting Spicy Vegetable Soup is a vibrant blend of Southern flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring a rich base of crushed tomatoes, aromatic onions, and garlic, it&# 226;€™s simmered with tender okra, crisp celery, and sweet green bell peppers. The addition of fresh ginger and a medley of spices like cumin, paprika, and cayenne gives it a warm, savory kick that lingers pleasantly. Black beans add heartiness and protein, making this a satisfying meal on its own or served over brown rice. Perfect for chilly evenings or meal prep, this soup is easy to make, deeply flavorful, and naturally vegan. It’s a family-friendly dish that brings rustic charm and nourishing comfort to your table every time.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 364.0
Dietary: Vegan
Description
This comforting Spicy Vegetable Soup is a vibrant blend of Southern flavors and wholesome ingredients. Featuring a rich base of crushed tomatoes, aromatic onions, and garlic, it's simmered with tender okra, crisp celery, and sweet green bell peppers. The addition of fresh ginger and a medley of spices like cumin, paprika, and cayenne gives it a warm, savory kick that lingers pleasantly. Black beans add heartiness and protein, making this a satisfying meal on its own or served over brown rice.
Ingredients
  • 1 md Onion, chopped
  • 4 lg Garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup Red wine, stock, or water
  • 28 ounce Can crushed tomatoes
  • 4 cup Water or stock
  • 1 Green Bell pepper, diced
  • 2 Stalks Celery, diced
  • 2 cup Sliced okra
  • 2 teaspoon Finely minced fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
  • 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup Diced zucchini
  • 15 oz Can black beans, with liquid
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons Soy sauce
  • 4 cup Cooked brown rice
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, then deglaze with red wine (or stock/water). Braise until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2
    Stir in the crushed tomatoes, water or stock, diced green bell pepper, diced celery, sliced okra, minced ginger, oregano, thyme, paprika, cumin, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes to blend flavors.
  3. 3
    Add the diced zucchini and the canned black beans along with their liquid. Stir gently to combine.
  4. 4
    Cover the pot and continue to simmer until the zucchini is just tender but still holds its shape, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5
    Taste the soup and add soy sauce to taste, starting with 1 tablespoon and adjusting up to 2 tablespoons as desired for umami depth.
  6. 6
    Ladle the hot soup over bowls of cooked brown rice and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 364.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2.3g4%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 82.8mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 75.7g26%
Dietary Fiber 16.2g65%
Sugars 23.9g
Protein 16.0g32%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Do not omit the ginger; it adds a bright, spicy note that complements the Southern spices perfectly.

For extra heat, increase the cayenne pepper to 1/2 teaspoon or add a diced jalapeño with the onions.

You can substitute the red wine with additional vegetable stock or water if you prefer an alcohol-free version.

This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld together. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

If you don’t have fresh ginger, you can use 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, but fresh is recommended for the best flavor.

Serve with crusty bread or cornbread for a heartier meal.

Keywords: spicy, vegetable, black beans, southern, okra, tomato, ginger, cumin, cayenne, vegan, comfort food, healthy, meal prep, hearty, simmered, bell pepper, celery, onion, garlic, herbs
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