Black Bean Soup

This yummy soup recipe from Eating Well is low in calories and high on deliciousness. It’s perfect to make on Sunday night and pack for a Meatless Monday lunch. Pack a piece of whole grain bread with it for a meal that’s both filling and nutritious.  Don’t even trip if your co-workers hate on your healthy lunch and head to Wendy’s. Unlike them, you’ll be able to fit into your jeans on Friday night.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 15-ounce cans black beans, rinsed
• 3 cups water
• 1/2 cup prepared salsa
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 4 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream (optional)
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Preparation

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chili powder and ground cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Add beans, water, salsa and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in lime juice.
2. Transfer half the soup to a blender and puree (use caution when pureeing hot liquids). Stir the puree back into the saucepan. Serve garnished with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.

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