It’s hard not to say Olė to a scrumptious soup with only 5-ingredients that takes only 15-minutes to make. Honestly, “homemade” just doesn’t get much easier—or faster. I use canned black beans for convenience and then combine them with prepared salsa, eliminating the need for several additional ingredients. Not only are the ingredients ones I keep on hand, this simple soup delivers a whopping 12 grams (or a half a days’ worth) of fabulous fiber!
For those who count points, with either the blue or purple plans this is 0 points. Yes, you read that right, 0! My recommendation is to enjoy it with a green salad on the side. In addition to providing healthy nutrients, I find a cool salad the perfect palate partner for a warm bowl of soup.
If you are looking to add additional heft and/or protein, sautéed shrimp are delicious. I simply place them on top of the soup. Interested in yet another flavor boost? Use fire-roasted salsa and/or add 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika and a small handful of fresh cilantro to the soup before blending. Ole indeed!
MAKES 2 SERVINGS
1 (15-ounce) can reduced-sodium black beans
3/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/3 cup prepared salsa
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Reduced-fat shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese for garnish, optional
Fresh chopped cilantro, optional for garnish
1. Pour the beans (and their juice) into a medium-sized pot. Add broth, salsa, and spices, and roughly puree with an immersion blender. (Alternately, place all of the ingredients in a blender, roughly puree, and then transfer to the pot.)
2. Place the pot over medium-high heat, and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, stirring occasionally to blend flavors and thicken, for about 10 minutes. Garnish, if desired, with cheese and chopped cilantro.
Nutrition Information Per Serving: (1 1/4 cups) Calories 195 | Carbohydrate 37g (Sugars 3g) | Total Fat 1g (Sat Fat 0g) | Protein 12g | Fiber 12g | Cholesterol 0mg | Sodium 690mg | Food Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch, 1 1/2 Lean Meat, 1/4 Vegetable | Carbohydrate Choices: 2 | Weight Watcher Point Comparison: 4 | Green: 5 Blue: 0 Purple: 0
