Black Bean Soup with a Twist of Lime

This soup is delicious! Not only does it taste great, but it is quick to prepare and low-fat.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

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