Black Bean Soup

Recipe Adapted from Cruise Ship or Nursing Home

This a simple, light, nutritious, spring time soup. Enjoy!

Black Bean Soup

2 cans black beans

1 cup chicken/vegetable stock

1/2 onion chopped

2 cloves garlic, pressed/minced

1 tsp coconut oil

1/4 cup chopped green onion

3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

cumin 

sea salt

chili powder 

1/4 cup chopped green onion

3 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

In a sauce pan heat the oil and saute the onion and garlic. Add 1 can of drained beans and chicken broth. Puree or blend the second can of beans, including the liquid, then add to sauce pan. Gently heat. Add salt, cumin and chili powder to taste. Simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro and green onions just before serving. 

toppings: fresh salsa, grated cheese, jalapenos 

Black Bean Soup