Salsa Bean Soup

Submitted by kitchenslave03

"From Cooking Light. I would use my immersion blender for this soup."

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 cups water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 8 ounces salsa
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

directions

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over med-high. Add garlic; saute 1 minute Stir in water, chipotle powder, beans and salsa. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minute
2. Place 3 cups of black bean mixture in blender; process til smooth. Return pureed mixture to pan. Stir in lime juice; simmer 10 minute Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.