One of the nice things about my blog, is if I get stumped for something to make, I have most of my recipes here! My daughter was home sick yesterday so I stayed home with her and wanted to make a soup to bring for my lunches for the rest of the week. I’ve made my taco soup recently, chicken tortilla soup I make all the time, I wasn’t in the mood for potato soup, so when I came across this recipe again, I had forgotten how much I liked it! I got the recipe from Eat Better America. If you ever get a chance to check out their site, they have a bunch of healthy recipes, with easy ingredients, as well as easy preparation too!
Ingredients:
1 TB. canola or olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 to 2 jalapenos chiles, seeded, finely chopped
2 cans (14.5 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen brand fire roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (14.5 oz) can chicken broth
2 tsp. ground cumin
2 TB. fresh cilantro
Reduced fat sour cream as a garnish on top (optional)
In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat and add onion, garlic and chiles. Cook it for about 3 minutes or so stirring, until tender.
Stir in the beans, tomatoes, the broth and cumin. Heat to boiling over high heat.
Reduce heat to medium-low; cover and let it simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat.
You can either use a potato masher or a hand blender and mix to your desired consistency.
I like to puree it until its smooth, otherwise you can make it chunkier, or you can leave it like it is! Once you get the desired consistency, you can stir in the fresh cilantro and top with sour cream if you like!
Makes 6 servings: 240 calories, 3 fat, and 14 fiber
I usually serve it with a salad, and fresh bread to make it a full meal. Or you can make a quesadilla as a side. Itβs so easy, anyone can make this!
Oh, simply delicious! I love black beans.
I have some black beans at home that I got at the co-op and have no use for. Why did I never think of black bean soup?????
Nicely done and going to have to give yours a shot especially since our weather has been perfect soup weather lately.
What a simple recipe, that soup looks delicious and I’m sure the flavor is great!
I love that website! This recipe sounds great!!
YUM! That looks so delicious. I think I drooled a little.
Oh. That looks good.
That website looks great–thanks for the tip!
I did the same thing the other day when I was looking for a recipe!
LOVE black bean soup. I’m obsessed with SW dishes!
Having recipes on a blog is a lot easier than having them written down – I even have a nice, clean spot on my counter for the laptop π
And I love black bean soup!
The puree is a different touch. So used to seeing it chunky. This is always a good soup.
I love black bean soup…they have a silkier texture than any other bean, so I usually puree mine at least a little bit as well. The heat from the chilies tends to keep me from getting hungry too, which is great for staying on course diet-wise…and the fiber is a big bonus as well!
Nice job on the photo, too!
i love making black bean soup!! i always add some kidney beans to mine and leave it a lil chunky. YUM! The cilantro is a great touch, I will have to remember that.
Once again, your soup recipe makes me drool! I love black bean soup – actually any soup! I like to add a lil dollop of sour cream mine π
Mmm, sounds so good … black bean soup is quickly becoming one of my favorites!
I love cumin in black bean soup – looks great!
I love the mixture of flavors that you have in the soup. Looks delicious!
I’m a big fan of black beans — this looks delicious!
I really love black bean soup, but I don’t think I’ve had it in years. This now goes on my gotta have some list.
hey! thanks for checking out my blog π it looks like its going to be another rainy day…luckily i have my umbrella this time!! your soup looks amazing!! i have just gotten into cooking within the past year…im excited to try some of your recipes!! stay dry!
oh my gosh, this with a quesadilla on the side sounds like a perfect lunch!!!!!
Yummy soup – love the southwestern flavors here!
black bean soup is one of my favorite soups–it battles with corn chowder for the top spot. i love your version!