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Try my air fryer soup recipe, and get ready to be amazed at everything the air fryer can do. You’ll love my easy canned chili bean soup for weeknight dinners, and you only need 3 ingredients to make it! Get cooking tips below to make both homemade and canned soup in the air fryer. These simple directions will come in handy when you don’t have a stovetop available.
Can you make soup in an air fryer? You sure can! I’m making bean soup, but feel free to adapt this recipe to make air fryer chicken soup, vegetable soup, french onion soup, tomato soup, and more!
You can apply these instructions on how to heat up soup in the air fryer to any canned soup:
- Use a 2-cup oven-safe ramekin to hold the soup. I love using single-serve ramekins because they fit well in a variety of air fryers and air fryer ovens.
- Liquids evaporate quickly in the air fryer! Be sure to cover your soup tightly with foil so it doesn’t dry out with air frying.
- Air fry the soup for 20-25 minutes at 375F (190C), or until warmed.
Now let me show you how I make a cozy and delicious homemade air fryer soup that whips up in minutes.
🛒 Air Fryer Bean Soup Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you need to make bean soup in the air fryer:
- 15 ounce can chili beans (drained)
- 1 cup salsa
- ½ cup vegetable broth (from the store or homemade veggie broth)
- Cooking oil spray
- Soup toppings (optional; shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, etc.)
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You also need two 2-cup size oven-safe ramekins, foil, a food processor, and an air fryer. If your Ninja Foodi, Philips, Nuwave, Instant Pot Vortex, Cosori, Breville, etc. is small, you may only be able to fit one ramekin in it at a time.
🥣 How to Make Soup in an Air Fryer
Drain a can of chili beans and put them into a large food processor with the salsa and vegetable broth. You can blend it until completely smooth or not, depending on how you like your soup.
Mist two ramekins with cooking oil spray. Divide your soup evenly between the prepared ramekins.
Cover the ramekins tightly with foil. I like to tuck a bit of the foil’s edges under the ramekins. If the foil covering isn’t secured, it can blow around in the air fryer, and the soup will dry out.
Air fry soup for 20-25 minutes at 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190C). After the soup is done cooking, give it a stir. The soup around the edges of the ramekins will likely be hotter than soup in the middle.
Be careful when removing the soup from the air fryer and serving- the ramekins are HOT! I like to top this soup with shredded cheddar cheese, avocado, cilantro, and serve lime wedges on the side. Tortilla chips are also tasty with chili bean soup.
Leftover soup lasts 3-4 days in the refrigerator in a covered container. You can also freeze this soup.
Chef’s Tip
If you don’t have an air fryer (and to save time), heat this soup for 2 minutes in the microwave on high. Alternatively, heat this soup in a pot on the stovetop.
Watch How to Make It!
Air Fryer Bean Soup Recipe (Canned Chili Bean Soup)
Ingredients
- 15 ounce can chili beans (drained)
- 1 cup salsa
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- cooking oil spray
- soup toppings (optional; shredded cheese, avocado, cilantro, etc.)
Instructions
- Drain a can of chili beans and put them into a large food processor with the salsa and vegetable broth. You can blend it until completely smooth or not, depending on how you like your soup.
- Mist two ramekins with cooking oil spray. Divide your soup evenly between the prepared ramekins.
- Cover the ramekins tightly with foil. I like to tuck a bit of the foil’s edges under the ramekins. If the foil covering isn’t secured, it can blow around in the air fryer, and the soup will dry out.
- Air fry the soup for 20-25 minutes at 375℉ (190°C). After the soup is done cooking, give it a stir. The soup around the edges of the ramekins will likely be hotter than soup in the middle. Be careful when removing the soup from the air fryer and serving- the ramekins are HOT! I like to top this soup with shredded cheddar cheese, avocado, cilantro, and serve lime wedges on the side.
Notes
💭 Expert Tips from Dietitian Summer Yule
This is a level 1 recipe (may help support fat loss). Many soups are an excellent choice for weight loss, and this air fryer soup is no exception. You’re getting the trifecta of food components that support a healthy weight: fluid volume, protein, and fiber. In addition, you can find soups to fit most special diets, including vegan, low carb, keto, and gluten free. The beans are rich in fiber and provide some protein, while the salsa and veggie broth add fluid volume. You can eat a fairly large, filling amount of this soup for under 300 calories. If you’re trying to maintain a calorie deficit for weight loss, consider making broth-based soups a regular player in your diet. Canned soups can be a good option when you don’t want to cook. The main disadvantage of many canned soups is that they can be extremely high in sodium. If you’re looking to cut back on sodium, look for soups that are light in sodium or with no added salt. Nutrition information is one serving of air fryer soup without toppings.
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🥗 What to Serve with Soup
Salad, crackers, and sandwiches are classic accompaniments to a main dish of soup. Here are some other side dish ideas for soup:
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