Black Bean Soup Recipe

Name: Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 14.5-ounce can black beans, with liquid; 2/3 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth; 2/3 cup store-bought fresh salsa, such as Top Crop; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons reduced-sugar ketchup, such as Heinz; 3 tablespoons real bacon bits, such as Hormel Real Bacon Bits; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup shredded 75% reduced-fat cheddar cheese, such as Cabot; 1/4 cup nonfat Greek yogurt; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

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In a blender, combine half of the beans and all their liquid, the chicken broth, and 1/3 cup of the salsa.
2
Puree the mixture until smooth.
3
Pour the contents of the blender into a medium saucepan and place it over high heat.
4
Add the remaining beans, remaining salsa, chili powder, ketchup, and bacon.
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Bring the soup to a boil.
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Then reduce the heat to low.
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Cook the soup, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 9 minutes.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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Ladle the soup into 4 bowls.
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Top each bowl with cheddar cheese, a dollop of yogurt, and a sprinkling of cilantro, and serve.
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Fat: 7.9g (before), 2.1g (after)
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Calories: 392 (before), 129 (after)
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Protein: 12g
14
Carbohydrates: 21g
15
Cholesterol: 7mg
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Fiber: 5g
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Sodium: 1,159mg

182

kcal

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Fat

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 14.5-ounce can black beans, with liquid, 2/3 cup low-fat, low-sodium chicken broth, 2/3 cup store-bought fresh salsa, such as Top Crop, 2 teaspoons chili powder, and more.

Yes, Black Bean Soup falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Black Bean Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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