Easy, Healthy, Fast Recipe: Black Bean Soup
Today we’re feautring a yummy, quick, and homemade recipe from Deana Gunn & Wona Miniati, authors of Cooking with Trader Joe’s and two other books which also feature cooking with Trader Joe’s products. Whether or not you have a local Trader Joe’s this recipe is easy enough to follow and all the ingredients can be found at your local grocery store. This is a great recipe that’s healthy for the entire family, so go get everyone cooking!
BLACK BEAN SOUP
1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped
1 clove crushed garlic
2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp ground cumin
2 (15-oz) cans black beans (do not drain)
1 cup (half a jar) of your favorite salsa
2 Tbsp lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
Plain yogurt or sour cream (optional)
1. In a medium pot, add the olive oil and saute the onions until they are soft and translucent.
2. Add cumin and garlic, sauteing for an additional minute.
3. Pour in black beans (including juices), salsa, and lime juice. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Simmer covered for 20 minutes.
4. When serving the soup, top with a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.
Serves 4, Calories per serving:280, Fat per serving: 6.9 g, Protein per serving: 10.9 g (not including sour cream)
Depending on sodium restrictions, choose reduced-sodium canned beans if necessary.
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