HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP

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A hearty vegetarian soup for a chilly night, our black bean soup is made with browned ground beef, canned beans, chilies and fire-roasted tomatoes. Simmer to perfection.

Provided by By Mark Evitt

Categories     Entree

Time 45m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and pepper
3/4 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef or lean ground turkey
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cans (15 oz each) Progresso™ black beans, undrained
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 oz) fire-roasted diced green chiles, drained
1 cup Old El Paso™ Thick 'n Chunky medium salsa
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (1 medium lime)
2 teaspoons Frank's™ RedHot™ Original cayenne pepper sauce, if desired
1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced
1 bunch fresh cilantro, finely chopped
Crushed tortilla chips
2 containers (6 oz) Greek plain yogurt

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; season with salt and pepper. Cook about 5 minutes or until onion is translucent.
  • Add beef; sprinkle with cumin, chili powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook about 5 minutes or until beef is browned.
  • Add beans, tomatoes, green chiles, salsa and lime juice. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to simmer. Taste broth; adjust seasoning as necessary and add hot sauce if more spice is desired. Simmer up to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • While soup is simmering, prepare Toppings.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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