Mexican Soup

By 11650

Ingredients

• 2 t oil
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cut into 1/2 in pieces
• 2 cans chicken broth (14.5 oz each)
• 1/2 t ground cumin
• 1 can corn niblets, drained
• 1 C mild or medium salsa
• 1 can tomato sauce (8 oz)
• 1 can black beans, rinsed and drained (15 oz)
• Garnish: sour cream and cilantro (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in 4 qt saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion for 3 minutes or until softened and translucent.
2. Add sweet potato, chicken broth and cumin; cover and reduce heat. Simmer 15 minutes or until sweet potato is tender. Process soup until smooth (blender, masher, etc)
3. Stir in corn, salsa, tomato sauce and black beans. Simmer, uncovered, 5 min to blend flavors. Serve with sour cream and cilantro.