Comfort Food - Black Bean Soup

Black Bean Soup

 

Ingredients:  

• 1 tbsp olive oil 
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic 
• 2 jalapenos, finely chopped, seeded for milder soup - not seeded for spicier soup
• 2 cans of black beans 
• 1 can fire roasted tomatoes, drained 
• 2 tsp ground cumin 
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro 
• Low fat sour cream 
• Lime wedges, if desired 
• Avocado slices, if desired 

Step One: In a large saucepan, add oil, onion, garlic, and jalapenos. 

Cook on medium heat for 5 minutes until tender.

 

Step Two: Drained black beans and add them to the pot along with tomatoes, broth and cumin.  Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, cover and simmer for 20 minutes. 

Step Three: Chop 1/4 cup of parsley and put aside. 

 

Step Four: Move saucepan from burner; use masher to mash beans and tomatoes to desired consistency. Stir in cilantro. 

Serve with a dollop of low fat sour cream, slices of avocado, & lime wedge.  

Super delicious and comforting. Serve with tortilla, if desired.

 

Spice tip: Since not everyone has every spice available to them in their kitchen, 

it's hard to buy a whole container of Cumin and stay on a budget!

Here's a secret - in the Latin Aisle of the super market they 

usually have little baggies of spices which are about $1 - $1.50. 

Since you only need 2 tsp of Ground Cumin, 

it saves you money to just buy the smaller portion. 

Calories: 240, Fat: 4 grams, Protein: 12 grams; Fiber: 14 grams

ENJOY!!!