Easy Gluten Free Back Bean Soup Recipe, using Trader Joe's ingredients

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and higher in protein, while pinto beans are often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is nutritious, while canola oil is budget-friendly.

Start by chopping one medium onion.

Heat olive oil in a pot over medium heat.

Sauté the chopped onion until soft and translucent.

Add crushed garlic (equivalent to one clove or one teaspoon) to the onions and stir.

Add one teaspoon of cumin and stir until fragrant.

Pour in two cans of black beans, including the juices.

Add one cup of salsa (about half a jar) to the pot.

Let the mixture simmer for about 10 to 20 minutes, depending on your preference.

Add the juice of one lime to the soup before serving.

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