Southwestern Black Bean Soup

Submitted by Schmutzarella

"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: 45mins
• Ingredients: 15
• 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.

Reviews

[GreenFish]

This one's a keeper! So easy, and SO yummy! It's not for those of you who shy away from spicy dishes, though. I didn't change anything, except we used a combo of chicken broth and vegetable broth since that's what we had on hand. Thanks, Sangria!!