BLACK BEAN AND TOMATO SOUP

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This is a modified version of a recipe that I found on another site. Either canned or cooked black beans can be used. This soup freezes well and I usually double or triple the recipe to have enough to freeze for later.

Provided by judy2304

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Tomato Soup Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
cooking spray
1 small onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®)
⅓ cup plain yogurt
4 teaspoons lime juice
2 teaspoons ground cumin
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Place 1 can black beans and chicken broth into a blender. Cover and puree until smooth.
Heat a large saucepan coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat; cook and stir onion and garlic until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir remaining 1 can black beans and liquid, tomatoes, yogurt, lime juice, cumin, red pepper flakes, and pureed beans into onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with cilantro to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 236.6 calories, Carbohydrate 42.3 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 1.5 g, Fiber 15.9 g, Protein 15.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 1142.6 mg, Sugar 2.5 g