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Black Bean Soup

Black Bean Soup

165 Ratings
165 Ratings
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Black Bean Soup
Makes: 4 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Cumin, onion powder, oregano, and garlic pack a flavorful punch in this bean soup.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 3/4 cup celery, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth, reduced sodium, fat removed
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, low-sodium, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup thick and chunky salsa
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Combine all ingredients in a medium or large saucepan.
  3. Cover and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Notes

Learn more about:

Source:

Good Food Cookbook: A Special Collection of Quick and Healthy Bean Recipes
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Onondaga County

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 1/4 cups
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 238
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 472 mg
Carbohydrates 43 g
Dietary Fiber 16 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 16 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 110 mg
Iron 5 mg
Potassium 910 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 238
Total Fat 1 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 0 mg
Cholesterol 0 mg
Carbohydrates 43 g
Dietary Fiber 16 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 16 g
Minerals
Calcium 110 mg
Potassium 910 mg
Sodium 472 mg
Copper 503 mcg
Iron 5 mg
Magnesium 88 mg
Phosphorus 285 mg
Selenium 3 mcg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 12 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 13 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 2 mg
Vitamin K 13 mcg
Folate 148 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.3 mg
Riboflavin 0.3 mg
Niacin 3 mg
Choline 58 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 3/4 cups
Protein Foods 5 ounces

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12/04/14
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