Black Bean Soup
Black Bean Soup might be just the soup you are searching for. Watching your figure? This gluten free and vegetarian recipe has 154 calories, 7g of protein, and 5g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 4. It can be enjoyed any time, but it is especially good for Autumn. A mixture of cream, cumin, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 1 hour and 55 minutes.
Instructions
Rinse beans under running water and pick through, discarding any stones.
Place beans in a large pan. Cover with 3 cups water and bring to a boil. Boil for 2 to 3 minutes, remove from heat, cover and let stand for 4 hours. Rinse beans and drain.
Place beans in a large, clean pot, pour fresh cold water over until covered by 1 inch and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
Warm oil in large pan over medium heat. Cook onion, stirring, until it begins to soften, 2 to 3 minutes.
Add chili powder and cumin, if desired. Saut for 1 minute.
Add tomatoes, beans, salt and 1 cup water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in 1 Tbsp. juice, if desired. Top with low-fat sour cream, salsa or chopped cilantro just before serving, if desired.