Low Fat/Low Sodium Black Bean Soup

I made this recipe after viewing several recipes from various cook books. Broth is a no sodium brand and the bean were dry (cooked in advance only in water- no seasoning was added)

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 5
• Yields: 5 1 1/4 cup servings

Ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups black beans (cooked in advance)
• 1  cup  diced onion
• 1⁄2 cup  diced  red pepper
• 1⁄2 cup  diced green pepper
• 5  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (I used no salt added Mair Glen Organic Brand)
• 3  cups low sodium chicken broth (For this recipe I used 3 packets of broth seasoning added to 3 cups of water)
• 2  bay leaves
• 1  tablespoon ground cumin
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1  tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  Mrs. Dash table blend seasoning (season to your preference)

Directions

1. heat oil in stock pot over medium heat.
2. add the veggies and saute for about 5 minutes, stirring from time to time.
3. add the seasoning and stir to combine.
4. continue to saute until the veggies are tender.
5. add the remaining ingredients and stir, cover.
6. continue to cook at set temperature for 10 minutes.
7. reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.