Thursday, January 08, 2009

Black Bean Soup

INGREDIENTS
  • 1 medium yellow onion, peeled and chopped, or 2 cups bagged Freshly Diced Onion
  • 1 clove crushed garlic, or 1 tsp jarred Crushed Garlic
  • 2 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 2 (15-oz) cans Organic Black Beans (do not drain)
  • 1 cup (half a jar) Chunky Salsa
  • 2 Tbsp lime juice (juice of 1 lime)
  • Plain yogurt, such as Plain Cream Line Yogurt, or sour cream
DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium pot, sauté onions in olive oil until they are soft and translucent.
2. Sprinkle in cumin and garlic and sauté for a minute; pour in black beans (including juices), salsa, and lime. Stir to combine and bring to a simmer. Simmer covered for 20 minutes.
3. Ladle soup into individual bowls and top with a dollop of yogurt. Chili and Lime Tortilla Chips or other white corn tortilla chips go nicely on the side.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Hands-off Cooking time: 20 minutes
Serves 4-6