Southwestern Black Bean Soup

This is an adaptation of a Weight Watchers recipe and it is delicious! I make this all the time because it is easy, inexpensive and healthy (you can omit or use reduced fat cheese and sour cream).

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons olive oil
• 1  large  white onion, chopped
• 4  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  stalk celery, diced
• 2  serrano peppers, minced (can substitute jalapeno or other peppers)
• 3  teaspoons cumin
• 3  teaspoons chili powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 (16 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, drained
• 3  tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄2 cup cheddar cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 cup fresh cilantro, to garnish
• 1  lime, sliced, to garnish

Directions

1. In a large pan, saute onion, garlic, celery and Serrano peppers until tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Add cumin, chili powder and pepper to coat onion mixture.
3. Add beans and chicken broth reduce at a low boil until sauce thickens, about 15-20 minutes.
4. Add fresh lime juice.
5. Serve topped with grated cheese and sour cream and garnish with cilantro and lime slices.