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Zesty Black Bean Soup
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Servings: 8   Category: Soup (260 ratings)  

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Nutrition Information:
Calories: 104
Protein: 5g
Carbs: 20 g
Fat: 2 g
Saturated Fat: 0 g
Sodium: 343 mg
Fiber: 7 g
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Ingredients
  • 2 cans black beans (50% less salt), drained
  • 1 can reduced sodium vegetable broth and ½ can water
  • 1 red onion, chopped
  • 1 green pepper, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced in garlic press
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/4-1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Green onions for garnish
  • Hot pepper sauce to taste
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese for garnish

Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in nonstick pan. Add garlic, onion, celery and green pepper and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. Pour in broth, water, beans, cilantro and seasonings and cook for another 15 minutes.
  3. When soup is done, mix half in food processor using the chopping blade or puree in blender. Add back to soup and stir.
  4. Garnish with chopped green onions and 1 teaspoon Parmesan cheese. Add as much "heat" as you like!

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Legume Noir
Reviewed By: cynnielou32
Oct 04, 2009
Very good and hearty soup! whole family loved it especially the kids!
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Super!
Reviewed By: Lindzgrl
Apr 05, 2006
Just tried this soup, and not only is it easy to make, but it tastes delicious!...
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