Black Bean Soup

By garry53

Ingredients

• 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, undrained, divided
• 1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
• nonstick cooking spray
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
• 1 (16 ounce) jar chunky salsa
• 4 teaspoons lime juice
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 ⁄4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 ⁄3 cup plain yogurt (optional)

Details

Servings 4
Cooking time 35mins

Preparation

Step 1

PLACE 1 can of beans with liquid and broth in blender or food processor; cover. Blend until smooth. Coat large saucepan with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
ADD blended bean mixture, remaining beans and liquid, salsa, lime juice, cumin and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve topped with yogurt. Garnish with cilantro.