Spicy Black Bean Soup

Name: Spicy Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 12 servings (3/4 cup each).
Cuisine: North America, Southwest
Ingredients: 1 large red onion, chopped; 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 3-1/2 cups vegetable broth; 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 1/3 cup sherry or additional vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup fat-free sour cream; 1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

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Total Time

Prep: 25 min. Cook: 40 min.

Makes

12 servings (3/4 cup each)

A splash of sherry enhances this hearty, easy-to-make black bean soup. For a milder flavor, remove the ribs and seeds from the jalapeno before dicing. —Tia Musser, Hudson, Indiana

Spicy Black Bean Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home

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Ingredients

1 large red onion, chopped
1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
3-1/2 cups vegetable broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with mild green chilies, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/3 cup sherry or additional vegetable broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1/2 cup fat-free sour cream
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese

Directions

In a Dutch oven, saute onion and peppers in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer.
Stir in the beans, broth, tomatoes and chopped green chilies. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 25 minutes. Add sherry and cilantro; cook 5 minutes longer.
Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Place half of soup in a blender; cover and process until pureed. Return to the pan and heat through. Top each serving with 2 teaspoons sour cream and 1 teaspoon cheese.

Peppers (Hot)

Wear disposable gloves when cutting hot peppers; the oils can burn skin. Avoid touching your face.

Nutrition Facts

3/4 cup: 154 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 556mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.