Black Bean Soup

Servings: 8
Rating: Good
Categories: Beans, Rice & Grains
Soups & Stews

Ingredient List

3 15oz Cans Black Beans, rinsed and drained, divided
3 Celery Ribs with leaves, chopped
1 Large Onion, Chopped
1 Med Sweet Red Pepper, Chopped
1 Jalepeño Pepper, seeded and chopped
2 Tbs Olive Oil
4 Cloves Garlic, Minced
2 14 1/2oz Cans Reduced Sodium Chicken or Vegetable Broth
 1 14 1/2oz Can Diced Tomatoes with Green Pepper and Onions
3 tsp Ground Cumin
1 1/2 tsb Ground Coriander
1 tsp Louisiana Style Hot Sauce
1/4 tsp Pepper
1 Bay Leaf
1/2 Cup Reduced Fat Sour Cream
1/4 Cup Chopped Green Onions (Scallions)

Recipe Steps

1. In a small bowl, mash one can black beans; set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, saute the celery, onion, red pepper and jalapeno in oil until tender.
3. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
4. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, hot sauce, pepper, bay leaf, mashed black beans and remaining whole beans.
5. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
6. Discard bay leaf.
7. Stir in lime juice.
8. Garnish each serving with 1 tablespoon sour cream and 1-1/2 teaspoons green onion.

Special Notes

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