Healthy Black Bean Soup
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Ingredients
- 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or low-sodium vegetable broth)
- 1 cup fresh salsa
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 4 tablespoons low-fat sour cream (or fat-free)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- Lightly purée one can of black beans with broth, salsa, and cumin in a blender.
- In a medium saucepan, combine puréed bean mixture with remaining beans and heat through.
- To serve, ladle soup into 4 bowls.
- Top each bowl with one tablespoon of sour cream and garnish with the cilantro.
Nutrition
| Calories | 247 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 16 g |
| Total Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g |
| Cholesterol | 5 mg |
| Sodium | 390 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 16 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Adapted from "Easy and Healthy Black Bean Soup" Bronson Wellness Center Bronson Healthcare - Michigan