Black Bean-Tomato Soup With Cilantro-Lime Cream

wicked cook 46's Note:

From Cooking Light. This was one of the first black bean soups I made and we all enjoyed it very much. I used an immersion blender right in the pot. Timings are approximate

• Total Time: 35 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 center-cut bacon, slices chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion (about 1 small)
• 1/4 cup chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin, divided
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can no-salt-added organic diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 (14 ounce) can reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
• 1/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lime rind
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

Directions:

1. Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp.
2. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in pan; set bacon aside.
3. Add onion and celery to pan; cook 5 minutes or until celery is tender.
4. Stir in 3/4 teaspoon cumin, chile powder, and garlic; cook 1 minute.
5. Stir in bacon, pepper, beans, tomatoes, and broth; bring to a boil.
6. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
7. Place half of bean mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters).
8. Blend until smooth.
9. Pour into a large bowl.
10. Repeat procedure with remaining bean mixture; process until smooth. Keep warm.
11. Combine sour cream, remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin, cilantro, rind, and juice in a small bowl. Drizzle cream over soup.

Reviews

[gailanng]

Made soup to warm me in south Louisiana and know that I'd never survive someplace snowy like Minnesota.

[Amjam811]

oh my!!! this was fantastic!!!!! the lime cilantro cream really made the soup. Thanks!

[Lucky Clover]

I usually make the Panera version, but I thought this sounded a little different because of the vinegar and liquid smoke. It was really good! Thanks!