Black Bean Soup

Yield:  5 servings (1 Cup/serving)

Ingredients

• ½ medium onion, diced
• 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 (15 ounce) cans no-salt-added black beans, undrained
• 1/2 c. salsa
• 1 Tbsp. Chili powder
• 1 (16-ounce) can fat-free, chicken broth

Optional Garnishes

• Shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese
• Low-fat sour cream
• Minced green onions

Directions

1. Saute onions and garlic in olive oil.
2. Add remaining ingredients.  Heat until boiling.
3. Turn heat to simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes.

Ladle soup into bowls; top with cheese, sour cream and onions.

Nutrition Breakdown per serving

• 212 Cals
• 14.7g Protein
• 4.9g Total Fat
• <1g Sat Fat
• 28.7g Carbs
• 5.4g Fiber
• 411g sodium