Easy Black Bean Soup
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 onion diced
- 1 jalapeño diced
- 2-16 oz cans of black beans for thicker soup add 30 oz beans you can choose to add the liquid that comes with the beans or drain the beans, your preference. I typically add it.
- 1-15 oz container fresh salsa other options given in post
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 fresh lime juiced
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
Instructions
- In a 4 quart pot, saute the onion with jalapeno in a tablespoon of oil.
- Add in the beans, salsa, chicken broth, and bring to a boil
- Mix cornstarch with water and slowly stir into slowly boiling soup. (the soup will thicken)
- Add in lime juice and cilantro.
- Puree with an immersion blender until smooth, or add 1 can of black beans and puree, then add the second can of black beans if you prefer it chunkier.
- Serve topped with cheese, sour cream, and cilantro.