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Presto Black Bean Soup Recipe

Presto Black Bean Soup

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By
Dana McCauley
When made with frozen or rinsed canned black beans, this soup can be prepared in about 15 minutes.

Ingredients

1 tbsp  (15 mL)  vegetable oil
1 onion, peeled and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp  (5 mL)  each chili powder, dried oregano leaves and ground cumin
1 can (28 oz/796 mL) tomatoes, diced
2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed (19 oz/540 mL each)
1-½ cup  chicken or (375 mL) vegetable broth
1 cup  (250 mL)  corn kernels
¼ cup  (50 mL)  chopped fresh coriander
1 tbsp  (15 mL)  lime juice
sour cream (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in a deep saucepan set over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, chili powder, oregano and cumin. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.

Add tomatoes, black beans and broth. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring often, for 5 minutes.

Purée 2 or 3 cups (500 to 750 mL) of the soup in a blender or food processor and return to pan. Stir in corn, coriander and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning.

Garnish each bowl with a dollop of sour cream, if using.

Fast & Easy: 30 minutes or less (prep and cooking time)
Make-Ahead: Can be made at least 8 hrs ahead.

Serving(s)
4
Nutritional Information
Per each of 4 servings: about
Calories 399
Fat (total) 6 g
Carbohydrate 68 g
Protein 23 g
Fibre 9 g
Sodium 1053 mg
Thiamin Excellent source
Niacin Excellent source
Folate Excellent source
Iron Excellent source
Vitamin A Good source

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