BLACK BEAN, CORN, AND SALSA SOUP

Black Bean, Corn, and Salsa Soup image

Provided by Cindi M Bauer

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 (15 oz.) cans black beans
1-1/2 tablespoons of butter
1/4 cup diced onion
2 large cloves of garlic, minced
black pepper, desired amount added
1 tsp. ground cumin
1 (16 oz.) can spicy fat free refried beans
1 cup salsa (mild or medium heat)
3 cups canned beef broth
1 can (15.25 oz.) whole kernel corn, drained
soup garnishings: shredded cheddar cheese & sour scream (opt.)

Steps:

1. Drain and rinse both cans of black beans, then set the beans aside.
2. Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan, then add the diced onion. Sprinkle onion with a bit of black pepper.
3. Saute the diced onion for 2 minutes, then add the minced garlic, and continute to saute the onion and garlic for 1 minute more.
4. Sprinkle the cumin over the onion and garlic, then add the can of refried beans, the salsa, and the beef broth, and stir.
5. Now add the black beans and corn, and stir. Simmer the soup on low heat, until the soup is heated through, for about 30 minutes.
6. If desired, serve individual bowls of soup with shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
7. Note: When making this soup, the brand of salsa I used was Red Gold (Medium Heat). The brand of refried beans I used was Old ElPaso Spicy Fat Free Refried Beans. And the brand of whole kernel corn I used was Green Giant Whole Sweet Corn.