Black Bean and Corn Soup
Serves 6
267 calories
3g fat
50g carbohydrates
15g protein
292mg sodium
15g fiber
4 cups black beans
1 teaspoon olive oil
1 clove fresh garlic, minced
½ teaspoon all-purpose seasoning
2 cups frozen corn
2 cups tomatoes, diced
2 cups crushed tomatoes
½ cup green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
½ cup bell peppers, diced
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup water
To add flavor and spice to any of your dishes, add chili powder, jalapeño peppers, chipotle peppers, cayenne pepper, red pepper, or serrano peppers.
Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
Cook on medium heat for 15 minutes.
Simmer for another 10 minutes, then serve.
Black beans help lower cholesterol and are high in fiber, which helps slow rising blood sugar levels. Black beans are a particularly wise choice for people with diabetes or hypoglycemia. They are a virtually fat-free protein as well.
