TODAYS LEAN: ISLAND BLACK BEAN SOUP WITH QUICK MANGO SALSA

TODAYS LEAN: ISLAND BLACK BEAN SOUP WITH QUICK MANGO SALSA image

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cups cooked or 2 (15.5-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with chiles, undrained
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
3 cups vegetable broth
Salt and black pepper
1 fresh ripe mango, peeled, pitted and chopped
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Steps:

-Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add all but 2 tablespoons of the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the beans, tomatoes, cumin, coriander, vegetable broth, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and simmer until the flavors are blended, about 15 minutes. -While the soup is simmering combine the reserved 2 tablespoons onion in a bowl with the mango, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well and set aside. -When ready to serve, ladle the soup into bowls and top with a spoonful of the salsa.