Black Bean Soup

By Shivani

Ingredients

• 1 * 1 tablespoon(s) canola oil
• 1 * 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 * 1 tablespoon(s) chili powder
• 1 * 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
• 2 * 2 can(s) (15-ounce) black beans, rinsed
• 3 * 3 cup(s) water
• 1/2 * 1/2 cup(s) prepared salsa
• 1/4 * 1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
• 1 * 1 tablespoon(s) lime juice
• 4 * 4 tablespoon(s) reduced-fat sour cream (optional)
• 2 * 2 tablespoon(s) chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from eatingwell.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring, until beginning to soften, 2 to 3 minutes. Add chili powder and cumin and cook, stirring, 1 minute more. Add beans, water, salsa, and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in lime juice.

2. Transfer half the soup to a blender and puree (use caution when pureeing hot liquids). Stir the puree back into the saucepan. Serve garnished with sour cream and cilantro, if desired.