Instant Pot Black Bean Soup with Andouille
Hearty Instant Pot Black Bean Soup with smoky andouille sausage, black beans, and tomatoes with green chilies is quick, flavorful, and perfect for cozy meals.
Servings 6 people
Calories 420kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz. package andouille sausage
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 16 oz. bag dried black beans
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 10 oz. cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Slice the andouille sausage into medallions.
- Press the SAUTE function on the Instant Pot. Press ADJUST and change the temperature to medium. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in the Instant Pot. Sauté the sausage in the oil until it starts to brown. Remove the sausage from the pot and set aside.
- Deglaze the pan with the beef broth. Turn off the SAUTE function and add the dried beans to the beef broth. Seal the Instant Pot. Set the function to MANUAL and set the timer to 0. Bringing the pot to pressure is enough time to soften the beans.
- Release the pressure either manually or through natural release. Natural release should take 15-20 minutes.
- Add the onions, garlic, cumin, oregano and salt to taste. Replace the lid and seal. Set the function to MANUAL and set the time for 30 minutes.
- Add the can of diced red tomatoes with green chilis and the andouille sausage. Stir until heated through
- Garnish the soup with sour cream, shredded cheddar, sliced jalapenos, tortilla chips, or cilantro if desired.
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Notes
- No soaking required: The Instant Pot presoak method makes dried black beans quick and easy without overnight soaking.
- Deglaze well: Scrape the bottom of the pot after browning the sausage to avoid burn warnings and add extra flavor.
- Adjust thickness: Puree 2 cups of the soup for added thickness.
- Season at the end: Salt levels can vary depending on the sausage and broth, so taste and adjust before serving.
- Heat control: Andouille and green chilies add mild heat; reduce spice by using a milder sausage.
- Flavor boost: A squeeze of lime juice just before serving brightens the soup.
- Make-ahead friendly: This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 22g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 950mg | Potassium: 900mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 4mg
