Tomato Black Bean Soup

One medium onion, diced
1/2 jalapeno pepper, diced
1 tsp garlic powder
2 15 oz cans of black beans drained and rinsed
1 28 oz can of crushed tomatoes
3 cups of chicken broth
1 tbsp ground cumin
2 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp olive oil
4 tbsp of chopped cilantro
salt and pepper to taste

Over medium heat, saute onion and jalapeno in the olive oil until tender. Add garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder and saute for one minute. Add crushed tomatoes, black beans, chicken stock, cilantro, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5 minutes. Blend in a blender, food processor, or with an immersion blender.

Serving Size: makes 6 1-cup servings

Number of Servings: 6

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SYDNEYSMOM.