HEARTY BLACK BEAN & BACON SOUP

Hearty Black Bean & Bacon Soup image

Garlic, onions and bacon give this thick and savory black bean soup a deep, rich flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories Home

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

6 slices OSCAR MAYER Thick Cut Bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
2 carrots, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, undrained
1 cup fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
1/4 cup dry sherry

Steps:

Cook and stir bacon in large saucepan on medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon from pan with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Discard all but 3 Tbsp. drippings from pan.
Add onions, celery, carrots and garlic to drippings in pan; cook and stir 5 min. or until crisp-tender. Stir in beans, broth and pepper; simmer on low heat 15 min.
Process soup in food processor or blender container until smooth. Return to pan. Stir in bacon and sherry; cook until heated through, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Sodium 930 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 7 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 12 g