Salsalicious Black Bean Soup

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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