Mexican black bean soup

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
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1largeOnion; chop fine
1cloveGarlic; chop fine
1largeCarrot; chop coarse
1teaspoonGround cumin
4ouncesTurkey sausage or ham; chop coarse
32ouncesCn black beans; drain, rinse
28ouncesChicken broth
1cupFrozen corn
½cupInstant brown rice; uncooked
1cupWater
1tablespoonLime juice
½cupSalsa or picante sauce

Directions

Spray medium nonstick saucepan with PAM. Cook onion, garlic, carrot, cumin (adding a small amount of chicken broth if needed) for 3 minutes. Add sausage/ham; cook 1 minute. Place ½ the beans, and ½ c. chicken broth in a blender or food processor. Whirl until pureed. Add this to saucepan with remaining broth and beans, plus the corn, rice, and water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in lime juice and salsa/picante sauce. Boil 1 minute and serve. about 7 g. fat for one-fourth of the recipe (a hearty serving).

Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by "M. Hicks" <nitro_ii@...> on Feb 5, 1998