Fast and Delicious Black Bean Soup

A fast and easy recipe for black bean soup sure to delight your taste buds.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 45 mins
• Calories: 349 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cups cubed cooked ham
• ¼ teaspoon cumin
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
• 1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Stir in the onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, until tender. Mix in 1 can black beans and chicken broth.

Step 2

In a blender, puree remaining can of beans until smooth. Mix into the pot. Bring soup to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Mix in ham, cumin, salt, and pepper. Simmer 20 minutes. Garnish with Cheddar cheese and sour cream to serve.