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Butternut Squash and Black Bean Soup Recipe

This one-pot Butternut Squash and Black Bean Soup is budget-friendly, super easy to make, and packed with tons of flavor! It’s absolutely perfect any day of the week.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Total Cost: $8.59 recipe /. $1.43 serving
Servings: 6 servings (about 1.5 cups each)
Author: Marsha McDougal

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. butternut squash, diced into ¾ inch cubes $2.98
  • 1 onion, diced $0.39
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced $0.24
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil $0.12
  • 1 ½ tsp chili powder $0.15
  • 1 tsp cumin $0.10
  • ½ tsp garlic powder $0.05
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika $0.05
  • ¾ tsp salt $0.05
  • ½ tsp freshly cracked black pepper, divided $0.04
  • 1 15 oz. can black beans, drained $1.00
  • 1 14.5 oz. can fire-roasted diced tomatoes $1.25
  • 4 cups chicken broth $0.68
  • 4 cups chopped kale $1.49

Instructions

  • Peel and dice the butternut squash.* Dice the onion and mince the garlic cloves.
  • Add the olive oil along with the diced onion and minced garlic cloves to a large dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat. Sauté for 2-3 minutes or until onions are soft and translucent.
  • Next, add the chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and freshly cracked black pepper to the pot. Stir well and cook the spices with the onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes.
  • Now add the diced butternut squash, drained black beans, and fire-roasted tomatoes to the pot. Then pour in the chicken broth. Stir everything together.
  • Place a lid on the pot and bring the soup up to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-low and allow the soup to simmer for 25 minutes.
  • During the last 2-3 minutes of cook time, remove the lid and add the chopped kale to the pot. Stir the kale into the soup and keep the lid off.
  • Remove the soup from the heat and serve with your favorite toppings like cilantro, jalapeno, or creamy avocado (optional). Enjoy!

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Notes

*Need help peeling and dicing butternut squash? See our tutorial on how to cut butternut squash.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving (about 1.5 cups each) | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 3g | Sodium: 1273mg | Fiber: 10g