Black Bean Soup
Black Bean Soup costs about $6.67 to make ($1.11 per serving) at U.S. grocery prices reviewed August 2026, and each serving has roughly 223 calories, 10 g protein, and 24 g net carbs. Total time: 40 min.
- 10 g protein/serving
- 223 calories/serving
- 24 g net carbs
- 40 min total time
- Easy difficulty
Three cans of black beans, aromatics, and tomatoes, half-blended so it is thick without cream. One of the cheapest hot dinners in the collection.
What it costs
| Ingredient | Cost |
|---|---|
| 3 cans black beans | $2.97 |
| 1 medium onion, diced | $0.33 |
| 2 carrots, diced | $0.33 |
| 4 cloves garlic | $0.17 |
| 1 can crushed tomatoes (28 oz) | $1.89 |
| 2 tbsp olive oil | $0.48 |
| cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt | $0.50 |
| Total | $6.67 |
How to make it
- Soften onion and carrot in oil, 7 minutes. Add garlic and spices for the last minute.
- Add beans (with the liquid from one can), tomatoes, and 4 cups of water. Simmer 20 minutes.
- Blend about a third of the pot and stir it back in for body.
- Salt to taste; a squeeze of lime at the end lifts everything.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 223 |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Fat | 5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36 g |
| Fiber | 12 g |
| Net carbs | 24 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Sodium | 508 mg |
Substitutions
- Carrots, whole → Bell pepper, green. diced pepper if that is what is in the drawer
Make it cheaper
Dry black beans are roughly a third the price of canned — soak a pound overnight and this gets substantially cheaper.
Common questions
How much does it cost to make Black Bean Soup?
About $6.67 total, or $1.11 per serving, using U.S. average grocery prices reviewed August 2026. Actual cost depends on your store and region.
How much protein is in Black Bean Soup?
Each serving has roughly 10 g of protein (223 calories per serving), computed from USDA-typical ingredient values.
How can I make Black Bean Soup cheaper?
Dry black beans are roughly a third the price of canned — soak a pound overnight and this gets substantially cheaper.
Do leftovers of Black Bean Soup keep well?
Excellent — thickens overnight and freezes 3 months.
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9 of 49 ingredient prices come from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data; the remaining 40 are estimates. Last reviewed 2026-08-12. Your store will differ — treat every figure as a planning estimate, not a quote. Nutrition is computed from USDA-typical ingredient values and rounded.