Black Bean Soup with a Twist of Lime

Name: Black Bean Soup with a Twist of Lime
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 2 cups water; 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile; 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 (8 ounce) bottle salsa; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro; 1/2 cup shredded monterey jack cheese

Submitted by lisar

"This soup is delicious! Not only does it taste great, but it is quick to prepare and low-fat."

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Ready In:: 25mins
Ingredients:: 9
Serves:: 4

ingredients

1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
2 cups water
¹⁄₂ teaspoon chipotle chile
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (8 ounce) bottle salsa
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
¹⁄₂ cup chopped fresh cilantro
¹⁄₂ cup shredded monterey jack cheese

directions

Heat oil and garlic in large saucepan over med-high heat for 1 minute or until garlic starts to sizzle.
Stir in water, chipotle powder, beans and salsa.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 1 minute.
Place 3 cups of black bean mixture in a blender; process until smooth.
Return pureed mixture to pan.
Stir in lime juice; simmer 10 minutes.
Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.
Sprinkle each serving with cheese.