Recipe

Salsalicious Black Bean Soup

By: 

Co+op

Recipe Information

Total Time: 

10 minutes

Servings: 

4

Try this simple black bean soup for a tasty and nutritious meal in no time at all.

Ingredients

  • 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup store-bought salsa
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 tablespoons sour cream
  • 2 scallions, sliced thinly
  • Avocado for garnish (optional)

Preparation

  1. In a food processor or blender, combine beans, broth, salsa, chili powder, and cumin. Blend until fairly smooth.
  2. Transfer the bean mixture to a medium saucepan and heat through over medium heat, stirring often. Season to taste.
  3. Ladle into four individual bowls and garnish each with 1 tablespoon of sour cream, avocado and sliced scallions.

Serving Suggestions

If you prefer a soup with more texture, skip the blending and simmer all the ingredients together for about 20 minutes. This chunky version is perfect for scooping up on corn chips!

Nutritional Information

Calories: 362, Fat: 6 g, Cholesterol: 6 mg, Sodium: 186 mg, Carbohydrate: 58 g, Dietary Fiber: 20 g, Protein: 21 g