Quick, Healthy Black Bean Soup Recipe

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Lentils are lower in calories and pinto beans are often less expensive.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides similar creaminess with fewer calories.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade broth can be healthier and cheaper than store-bought.

avocado

🥗Healthier: mashed avocado

💰Cheaper: guacamole

Mashed avocado can be a cost-effective alternative.

Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add 1 chopped small onion and cook, stirring until it starts to soften, about 2 to 3 minutes.

Add 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1 teaspoon ground cumin and cook, stirring for one more minute.

Add the rinsed black beans to the pot along with 3 cups water, 1/2 cup salsa, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove the pot from the heat and stir in 1 tablespoon lime juice.

Transfer half the soup to a blender and puree.

Stir the puree back into the saucepan to serve, garnished with 1 tablespoon reduced-fat sour cream and 1/2 teaspoon chopped fresh cilantro.

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