SPICED BLACK BEAN SOUP

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A black bean soup like no other! Unique and intensely flavored. Warmed pita's make a nice side to this exciting soup.

Provided by Brooke the Cook in

Categories     Chowders

Time 50m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, diced
3 -4 roma tomatoes, diced
2 stalks celery, sliced thin
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
2 cups vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/2 teaspoon dried cilantro
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon allspice
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
4 tablespoons nonfat sour cream or 4 tablespoons plain fat-free yogurt
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chopped veggies and saute until onion is translucent.
  • Add ginger and garlic and saute for one more minute, until garlic is fragrant.
  • Add black beans, vegetable broth and the rest of the spices. Bring to boil, then simmer for 30-35 minutes.
  • Optional: If desired, use food processor or blender and puree half of mixture (leaving half 'chunky'), then return to pan and heat through.
  • Top each bowl with 1 tablespoon ff sour cream or ff yogurt and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro - even though I love cilantro and sour cream; I happen to enjoy this soup 'as is.'.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171.4, Fat 3.2, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 34, Carbohydrate 28.1, Fiber 8.8, Sugar 5.2, Protein 8.8

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