Sassy Sausage and Black Bean Soup

This hearty soup is made with canned black beans, salsa and tomatoes cooked in beef broth with slices of hot beef sausage.

• Calories: 283 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup water
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes
• ½ cup chunky salsa
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, undrained
• 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed beef broth
• 12 ounces beef sausage

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the oil, onions and garlic. Saute for 8 minutes, or until tender. Add the beans, tomatoes with liquid, broth, salsa and water. Bring to a boil over high heat.

Step 2

Cut sausage into 1/2 inch slices and stir into soup. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Ladle soup into bowls and sprinkle with cilantro.