Picante Black Bean Soup Food

TACO TWIST SOUP

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes. , Stir in broth, beans, tomatoes, picante sauce, pasta, green pepper and seasonings. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until pasta is tender, 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally. If desired, serve with optional toppings.

BUONA SERA BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat.
• Cook onion, celery, carrots, and garlic in oil for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add chili powder, cumin, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
• Stir in low sodium chicken broth, 2 cans of black beans and the corn. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally.
• Place remaining 2 cans black beans and the picante/salsa in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth. Stir into boiling soup mixture.
• Reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15-20 minutes. Serve with cilantro if desired.

PICANTE BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Cook bacon over medium high heat until crisp.
• Remove to paper towels; set aside.
• Add onion and garlic to drippings.
• Cook and stir for 3 minutes.
• Add beans, broth, water, 3/4 cup picante sauce, salt and oregano.
• Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
• Ladle into soup bowls; dollop with sour cream.
• Sprinkle with bacon.
• Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.

BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• PLACE 1 can of beans with liquid and broth in blender or food processor; cover. Blend until smooth. Coat large saucepan with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook for 4 to 5 minutes or until onion is tender.
• ADD blended bean mixture, remaining beans and liquid, salsa, lime juice, cumin and crushed red pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes. Serve topped with yogurt. Garnish with cilantro.