BLACK BEAN SOUP (SOPA DE FRIJOLES NEGROS)

Black Bean Soup (Sopa De Frijoles Negros) image

Provided by kolibri

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

24 ounces black beans (3 cans)
1 1/2 cups chicken broth
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, chopped
10 garlic cloves, finely chopped (or to taste)
16 ounces salsa
1 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup plain yogurt

Steps:

Place beans with liquid and chicken broth in blender or food processor and blend until smooth. You can leave part of the beans whole if you wish, it gives a nice texture.
Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic: cook for 1-2 or until the onion is tender. Add beans, salsa, lime juice, cumin and red pepper.
Bring to boil and reduce heat to low, cover. Cook while stirring occasionally, for 25-30 minutes.
Serve with a drizzle of youghurt, and garnish with chopped red onion and fresh cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 143, Fat 3.1, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 2, Sodium 526.1, Carbohydrate 22.3, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 3.3, Protein 8.3