Healthy Black Bean Soup
Makes:
4 Servings
This soup is full of flavor and is so easy to prepare. Using canned beans and salsa, along with cumin and cilantro, this soup is a great way to throw dinner together in minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or low-sodium vegetable broth)
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 tablespoons low-fat sour cream (or fat-free)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Directions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Lightly purée one can of black beans with broth, salsa, and cumin in a blender.
- In a medium saucepan, combine puréed bean mixture with remaining beans and heat through.
- To serve, ladle soup into 4 bowls.
- Top each bowl with one tablespoon of sour cream and garnish with the cilantro.
Notes
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Adapted from "Easy and Healthy Black Bean Soup"
Bronson Wellness Center
Bronson Healthcare - Michigan
