Black Bean Soup
Serve with baked tortilla chips for a delicious meal.
INGREDIENTS | YIELDS 4 servings
- 1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ¼ cup mild salsa
Set aside 4 tablespoons of black beans to use later.
Place beans, salsa, water, and tomato chunks in a large pot and mix. Mix in the cumin and sugar.
Place all ingredients in a blender in equal parts and puree until smooth.
Place back into a large pot and heat on medium until bubbling.
Serve hot and garnish with the remaining black beans.
Per Serving
- Calories: 75
- Fat: <1 gram
- Protein: 5 grams
- Carbohydrates: 17 grams
- Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
Black Beans
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.
