You’re going to love the taste and flavor of this Instant Pot Black Bean Soup, no soak required! I love being able to cook dried black beans quickly in a Ninja Foodi or pressure cooker with no prep needed.
In my opinion, it’s really not possible to get tired of eating soups. I’ve made this Instant Pot Black Bean Soup at least 5 times this year already. It’s truly my favorite way to cook dry beans, and a cheap Instant Pot recipe. (affiliate links present)
Table of Contents
- Ninja Foodi Black Bean Soup
- Can You Pressure Cook Black Beans Without Soaking Them?
- How to Make Black Bean Soup in Pressure Cooker with Canned Beans
- How to Make Instant Pot Black Bean Soup with Dried Beans
- Can you make black beans into refried beans?
- Variations
- How do you thicken Black Bean Soup?
- How do you keep cooked beans from spoiling?
- Other easy pressure cooker bean recipes you’ll love
- Instant Pot Black Bean Soup Recipe
Ninja Foodi Black Bean Soup
If you’re looking for a simple soup recipe that is ready and on your table in under 40 minutes. This black bean soup in the Instant Pot needs to be on your soup-loving radar. You can use your Crockpot Express or Ninja Foodi pot too.
I’ve also got the kids on board as well because they really love the way that this recipe takes and they enjoy the short cooking time as well. We all know when kids are hungry, it’s time to feed them fast! Made as is or amped up like our Instant Pot black beans and rice, it is cheap and delish.
If you are new to pressure cooking we have a lot of easy one pot meal recipes for you here. To begin with let’s start with a few basic tips:
- Make sure to Bookmark our InstaPot recipes page. We add new ones each week!
- Then PRINT this —–> Instant Pot cooking times cheat sheet that will help you understand how long meat, vegetables and beans take to cook in your pressure cooker.
- I HIGHLY recommend you buy this non stick pot.
- You should know how to deglaze a pressure cooker after sautéing but it won’t have as many issues with this better liner.
For reference, this is the model I have (a 6 quart) and use for all recipe creations.
Can You Pressure Cook Black Beans Without Soaking Them?
Yes, and we are going to show you how right here. Whether you want them thick with less liquid or as a meal with bits of ham in there there are lots of ways you can doctor these up once you understand the basic steps.
There is NO difference in instructions if you want to make this an easy Ninja Foodi recipe. The great thing about this simple soup recipe is that it’s loaded down with a ton of health benefits as well. It’s high in protein and fiber, which is something we can all use a boost in.
I also love how this soup fuels my kid’s bodies with healthy nutrients as well – and they don’t even object! You could make pressure cooker black beans just by itself for a side dish, but by adding more broth it becomes a meal!
The first time I made this soup I was amazed at how the pressure cooker perfectly cooked up the beans! Not only do I love that it saves me 20 minutes or more because of the lack of prep work that I have to do for this soup, but I also like that when my Instant Pot says it’s done and ready, it is.
I’ve been using my pot for years but if this is a new cooking concept for you. Make certain to pay attention to the directions in the recipe below, and keep this Instant Pot bean cook times printable handy.
It’s important to learn how to release pressure correctly and also learn how to naturally release it as well. Make certain that you read the directions before you try to remove the lid.
How to Make Black Bean Soup in Pressure Cooker with Canned Beans
Set pot to saute. Add olive oil and onions. Cook until slightly tender, then turn pot off. Add canned or previously cooked black beans, diced tomatoes, broth and seasonings. Seal lid and steam valve, set to high pressure for 10 minutes followed by a quick release. Serve topped with some sprinkled on queso fresco, fresh cilantro, and/or the squeeze of a fresh lime wedge.
If you’ve been using the Instant Pot for years as I have, then you know that it’s going to make dinner perfect time and time again. There are actually a couple of ways that you can serve up this nutritious soup and still enjoy it every single time.
How to Make Instant Pot Black Bean Soup with Dried Beans
- Rinse and add 16 oz. beans into pot with 4 c water.
- Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes with 15 min natural release.
- Drain and set pot to saute.
- Add olive oil and onions. Cook until slightly tender, then turn pot off.
- Add previously cooked black beans, diced tomatoes, broth and seasonings.
- Seal lid and steam valve, set to high pressure for 10 minutes followed by a quick release.
- Serve topped with queso fresco or a lime wedge to squeeze.
Can you make black beans into refried beans?
Yes, add a bit less water in the second step and use your immersion blender to mix up and match the beans after they’re cooked to make them into a creamy texture. Add a bit more broth to thin your Refried Black Beans Recipe to your liking.
Variations
Every time we make this soup, we always like to change up the spices and taste. It’s just part of the fun of eating soup, right? I prefer to eat it where I add salt, some chili powder, cumin, and fresh cilantro on top. It just gives it such a nice and fresh taste.
- The kids like to go a bit more elaborate and will add on shredded cheese and a little bit of sour cream.
- I’ve had family and friends that add in diced fresh onions, fresh jalapenos, chives, and a ton of other fresh veggies like red onions as well.
- On the days that I’m craving something spicy, I don’t hesitate to add in some cayenne pepper, diced jalapeños, and a bit of texture with bell peppers is nice too you want.
Don’t forget to have your seasonings on hand and let everyone add in their own flavors as well. I love to change up the spices and seasonings because it’s an easy way to alter the flavor fast.
How do you thicken Black Bean Soup?
If you want to thicken this up, all you need to do is mix together a little bit of cornstarch and water and stir it into the soup slowly. I’ve also found that if you let the soup cool down a bit (20-30 minutes of time) then it will get thicker too.
How do you keep cooked beans from spoiling?
If you have leftovers you’ll want to allow them to come to room temperature. Then store in freezer bags or air tight containers. Store in fridge for up to 5 days or freeze for about 6 months for best results.
Other easy pressure cooker bean recipes you’ll love
- Instant Pot baked beans require NO soaking either and are great with burgers.
- Using canned, make our Instant Pot red beans and rice quickly another night.
Instant Pot Black Bean Soup
Equipment
- 1 pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 2 cans black beans, 15 oz. each, drained
- 28 oz diced tomatoes
- 1 c broth, vegetable
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
Instructions
- Instant Pot black bean soup with dry black beans – add 16 oz. into pot with 4 c water. Cook on high pressure for 25 minutes with 15 min natural release. Drain and then proceed to next steps cutting rest of the ingredients above in half (since you're using half the amt. of beans).
- Instant Pot black bean soup with canned beans – Set pot to saute. Add olive oil and onions. Cook until slightly tender, then turn pot off. Add canned or previously cooked black beans, diced tomatoes, broth and seasonings.
- Seal lid and steam valve, set to high pressure for 10 minutes followed by a quick release.
- Serve topped with queso fresco, fresh cilantro, and/or a lime wedge.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
The recipe says no soak bean soup… thanks, I’m sure many people were relieved to know they didn’t have to soak their canned beans… Most people who see no soak bean recipe automatically think dried beans… not canned beans. Lest you could have done by saying no soak beans is offered a dried bean alternative step. If not drop the no soak from your lead-in.
I would really like to use dried black beans instead of canned ones to get a firmer texture. I assume I would then need to increase the pressure cooking time to 25 minutes as shown in the cooking time chart for dried beans. Is that correct?
Yes you would. You can use the link to my IP black beans in the post to make those first and then proceed. https://temeculablogs.com/pressure-cooker-black-beans/