Progresso Black Bean Soup Food

SOUTHWEST BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• In a large nonstick saucepan, saute the pepper, celery and onion in oil until tender. Add the beans, broth, tomatoes, chilies and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until thickened., Divide rice among six soup bowls; top with soup and sour cream.

PROGRESSO BLACK BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• 1. In 4-qt saucepan or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Cook onion, celery, carrots and garlic in oil 5 min, stirring occasionally. Add chili powder, cumin and pepper, cook 1 min. Stir in broth, 2 cans of the black beans and the corn. Heat to boiling, stirring occasionally. 2. Meanwhile, place remaining 2 cans black beans and the picante in blender or food processor. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth. Stir into boiling soup mixture. 3. Reduce heat to medium; simmer 15 min. Serve with chopped cilantro, if desired. 6 servings PREP: 20 min; COOK: 30 min. Variations: The recipe for Black Bean Soup on the Ranch Style brand of black beans is very similar and includes 2 cans (10 oz each) RO-TEL Chunky Diced Tomatoes and Green Chiles. I think I'll try adding that next time.