Simple Salsa-Black Bean Soup
Simple Salsa-Black Bean Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic from a jar (or 3 large cloves, chopped)
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup salsa
- 3 (15oz) cans S&W® Black Beans (drained, rinsed)
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2oz)
- Tortilla chips
Simple Salsa-Black Bean Soup
Gluten Free
Low Calorie
Over 15g of Protein
Vegetarian
25 min
Total Time
15 min
Prep Time
4
Servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 large onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic from a jar (or 3 large cloves, chopped)
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup salsa
- 3 (15oz) cans S&W® Black Beans (drained, rinsed)
- 1/2 to 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (2oz)
- Tortilla chips
Directions
In 4-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Stir in onion; cook 3 minutes. Stir in garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in water, salsa, beans and chipotle chili powder; bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Place 3 cups of the bean mixture in food processor or blender container. Cover; process 30 seconds or until smooth. Return to saucepan. Stir in lime juice; simmer 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro. Top each serving with cheese and additional cilantro, if desired. Serve with tortilla chips.
Tip: You can use regular chili powder if you prefer, but the chipotle chili powder adds a slight smoky flavor.
Serving Size: about 12oz each
Nutritional Information Per Serving:
Calories 250, Total Fat 7g (Saturated Fat 2.5g, Trans Fat 0g), Cholestrol 10mg, Sodium 790mg, Carb 41g, Fiber 8g, Total Sugar 7g, Added Sugar 0g, Protein 12g, Vitamin D 0%, Calcium 15%, Iron 20%, Potassium 15%
Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.