I am going to post a recipe a week that is both healthy and economical. This one is also very quick.
I got this recipe from the back of a Bush’s Black Beans can.
Black Bean Soup
2 cans Bush’s Black Beans in seasoned sauce
1 can (16 oz) Chicken Broth (or the equivalent of water and chicken bullion or homemade).
1/2 cup salsa
1 tablespoon chili powder
Mash one can of beans with food processor or potato masher (I just used a fork). Pour both cans of beans and remaining ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil.
Additional toppings (optional):
Shredded Cheese
Sour Cream
Chopped Onion
Cilantro
Crushed up corn chips
To be honest, I didn’t expect to like this. A soup made only of beans doesn’t really appeal to me. However, with my first bite, I was in love! It had great flavor. The soup also froze very well – I put the leftovers in individual lunch portions in the freezer.
Of course, the recipe could be made even more economical by using dried black beans and probably a little extra seasoning.
