BUONA SERA BLACK BEAN SOUP

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This makes a great meal when served with cornbread. If you don't want to go the vegetarian route, add 3 chopped boneless chicken breasts (cooked) upon adding the broth. Also, if you don't want such a soupy consistency just omit a can of the broth. Best served in a bowl over white rice. Enjoy! Note: For strict vegetarians, you may substitute the chicken broth for vegetable broth.

Provided by The Zatch

Categories     Black Beans

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup celery, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 (14 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
4 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 1/4 ounce) can sweet whole kernel corn, drained
1 (16 ounce) jar mild picante sauce or 1 (16 ounce) jar salsa

Steps:

  • In a 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Cook onion, celery, carrots, and garlic in oil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add chili powder, cumin, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
  • Stir in low sodium chicken broth, 2 cans of black beans and the corn. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
  • Place remaining 2 cans black beans and the picante/salsa in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth. Stir into boiling soup mixture.
  • Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve with cilantro if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433.9, Fat 6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Sodium 799, Carbohydrate 76, Fiber 22.6, Sugar 7.2, Protein 26.3

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