Hometown Recipes for the Holidays/2007

Black Bean Soup

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Temperature Notes Calories Trans Fat Saturated Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4-6


INGREDIENTS:
1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2/3 cup chopped onions 1 tablespoon ground cumin
three 15-ounce cans black beans one 15-ounce can chicken broth 3 cups medium-chunky salsa
juice and zest of 1 lime 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, optional sour cream, optional



1 Heat the vegetable oil in a large saucepan. Add the onions and cumin and cook over medium heat until the onions are tender.
2 Puree 2 cans of beans with their liquid and the chicken broth in a blender. Add to the saucepan.
3 Stir in the remaining can of beans, the salsa, lime juice and zest, and cilantro, if using. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes. Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream, if using.

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