BEAN*****Citrus-Scented Black Bean Soup with Chipotle Cream (MF/MP)

By Unblond1

Ingredients

• 4 servings
• 1 tbsp. EVOO
• 1/2 medium red onion, chopped
• 2 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 large can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
• zest of one orange
• 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
• salt and pepper
• 1 tbsp. lime juice, plus grated zest
• 4 tbsp. greek yogurt
• 2 - 4 tablespoons cilantro

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

* Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Add cumin and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add beans, water, orange zest and juice, salt and pepper; increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil, stirring often. Cover and simmer for 10 - 15 minutes.

* Remove from heat and stir in lime juice and zest and yogurt. Puree with hand blender until smooth and strain, if desired.

* Serve hot or cold with yogurt mixed with a pinch of chili powder or cumin and some malden or smoked salt.

Nutrition Facts
4 Servings

Calories 173.1
Total Fat 3.8 g
Saturated Fat 0.6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.5 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2.5 g
Cholesterol 0.8 mg
Sodium 247.1 mg
Potassium 499.7 mg
Total Carbohydrate 24.0 g
Dietary Fiber 6.3 g
Sugars 3.7 g
Protein 9.0 g