SOUTHWESTERN BLACK BEAN SOUP

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This is an adaptation of a Weight Watchers recipe and it is delicious! I make this all the time because it is easy, inexpensive and healthy (you can omit or use reduced fat cheese and sour cream).

Provided by Schmutzarella

Categories     Black Beans

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 large white onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 stalk celery, diced
2 serrano peppers, minced (can substitute jalapeno or other peppers)
3 teaspoons cumin
3 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 (16 ounce) cans chicken broth
2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, to garnish
1 lime, sliced, to garnish

Steps:

  • In a large pan, saute onion, garlic, celery and Serrano peppers until tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Add cumin, chili powder and pepper to coat onion mixture.
  • Add beans and chicken broth reduce at a low boil until sauce thickens, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Add fresh lime juice.
  • Serve topped with grated cheese and sour cream and garnish with cilantro and lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.9, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 27.5, Sodium 901.4, Carbohydrate 51.1, Fiber 16.6, Sugar 3.4, Protein 25.2

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