Quick and Healthy Black Bean Soup

Light your fiber with this black bean soup. It's a simple fix. And did we mention it's a crowd pleaser? If you are looking for a recipe that will leave your loved ones feeling full on a healthy meal, this is it.

Quick and Healthy Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

For 0005 Person(s)

Recipe

  • 3 3/4 cup(s) canned,reduced sodium black beans
  • 2 cup(s) mixed vegetables
  • 2 cup(s) frozen corn
  • 2 cup(s) frozen chopped broccoli florets
  • 2 cup(s) carrot juice, canned
  • 1 cup(s) vegetable broth
  • 1 cup(s) black bean soup
  • 1/4 cup(s) chopped cilantro
  • 1/8 teaspoon(s) chili powder
  • 1 cup(s) chopped tomatoes
  • 1 cup(s) ham, diced
  • 1 avocado, chopped
  • 1/4 sour cream, fat free
  • 1 dash(es) salt
  • 1 dash(es) pepper

Directions

    1. In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the olive oil.
    2. Add the black beans, mixed vegetables, corn, broccoli, carrot juice, broth, soup, cilantro, and chili powder.
    3. Bring to a boil and simmer on low for 30 minutes.
    4. Stir in fresh tomatoes and heat through.
    5. In a blender or food processor, puree 2 cups of the soup, then return the mixture to the pan.
    6. Add the ham and simmer over medium heat until the ham is heated through, about 5 minutes.
    7. Season with salt and pepper.
    8. Ladle the soup into warmed bowls.
    9. Serve topped with avocado and sour cream.