Black Bean Soup

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 317.4
  • Total Fat: 3.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.3 mg
  • Sodium: 1,312.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 57.1 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 16.9 g
  • Protein: 17.2 g

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Introduction

Tasty black bean soup with a kick. Freezes well to be warmed up later. Tasty black bean soup with a kick. Freezes well to be warmed up later.
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1 Tbsp olive oil
    1 large onion, chopped
    1 large stalk celery, chopped (roughly 1/2 cup)
    2 medium carrots, chopped (roughly 1 cup)
    4 cloves of garlic, pressed
    .5 Tbsp chili powder (Can be increased or completely left out depending on your desired spice level.)
    1 Tbsp ground cumin
    1/4 tsp pepper
    3 cans (14 oz each) chicken broth (Can substitute vegetable broth to make a vegan version of the soup)
    4 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained, rinsed
    1 can (15.25 oz) whole kernel sweet corn, drained
    1 jar (16 oz) medium picante or salsa (Can use mild or hot instead depending on desired spice level.)
    1 can diced tomatoes, undrained

Directions

1. In 4-qt saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion, celery, carrots and garlic in oil 5 min, stirring occasionally. Do not brown.
2. Add chili powder, cumin and pepper, cook 1 min.
3. Stir in 3 cans of broth, 2 cans of the black beans and the corn. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
4. Meanwhile, place remaining 2 cans black beans, remaining can of broth, and the picante in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high until smooth. Stir into boiling soup mixture.
5. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 15 min.
6. Serve and enjoy.

Can add cilantro or light cheese on the top. Or serve with a handful of tortilla chips for a crunchy kick.

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user FUTUREMRSWEAVER.