Black Bean Salsa Soup

This soup tastes just like fresh salsa, one of my favorites! You could add jalapeno or chilies to make it spicy; this version is mild.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 87 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter
• salt to taste
• ½ cup chopped onion
• ½ cup chopped celery
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• ½ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers
• ½ cup chopped carrots
• 1 (48 fluid ounce) can chicken broth
• ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• ¼ cup cooking sherry
• 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the carrots, celery, and onion, and cook 15 minutes. Pour in chicken broth. Mix in diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, black beans, sherry, and garlic. Season with cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes. Mix in cilantro during last few minutes of cook time.