SASSY SAUSAGE AND BLACK BEAN SOUP

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This is a savory and full-bodied soup. I believe that all will love it!! Try garnishing with lime wedges.

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas Black Bean Soup Recipes

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth
½ cup chunky salsa
½ cup water
12 ounces beef sausage
¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil, onions and garlic. Saute for 8 minutes, or until tender. Add the beans, tomatoes with liquid, broth, salsa and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.
Cut sausage into 1/2 inch slices and stir into soup. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.9 calories, Carbohydrate 11.3 g, Cholesterol 48 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 12.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1533.3 mg, Sugar 4.6 g