Fat-Free Black Bean Soup

Serve with baked tortilla chips for a delicious meal.

Serves: 4Hands-on: 10 minutesTotal: 15 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup mild salsa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can (14.5 oz.) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper

Directions

  • Place beans, salsa, water, and tomatoes in a large Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add the cumin, sugar, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Pour half the soup in a blender. Vent to top and cover with a dishcloth to prevent the mixture from exploding out. Puree until smooth. Return the pureed beans to the pot and heat on medium until bubbling. Serve hot.

Recipe Information

Serves: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 can (15 oz.) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup mild salsa
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 can (14.5 oz.) crushed tomatoes
  • 1 tsp. ground cumin
  • 1 tsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper

Directions

  • Place beans, salsa, water, and tomatoes in a large Dutch oven set over medium heat. Add the cumin, sugar, salt, and pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Pour half the soup in a blender. Vent to top and cover with a dishcloth to prevent the mixture from exploding out. Puree until smooth. Return the pureed beans to the pot and heat on medium until bubbling. Serve hot.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information
Amount per serving
Calories130
Total Fat1g
Saturated Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg
Sodium900mg
Total Carbohydrate25g
Dietary Fiber9g
Sugars5g
Protein8g