Black Bean Soup

Another recipe from Weight Watchers. My old leader sent this one to me as well. I LOVE Black Bean soup; this recipe is a huge keeper for me. Full of healthy protein and fiber; it's pretty awesome and delicious.

BLACK BEAN SOUP

(1 cup = 2 POINTS)

1 Tablespoon OLIVE OIL

1 pkg. (8oz.) Diced Vegetables (Mirepox)

3/4 tsp. GROUND CUMIN

1 large CLOVE GARLIC, minced

1 can (14.5 oz.) DICED TOMATOES WITH ZESTY MILD GREEN CHILLES

3 cans (14.5 oz.) BLACK BEANS

2 cans (14.5 pz.) reduced sodium CHICKEN BROTH

4 tsp. CILANTRO, minced

4 tsp SOUR CREAM (optional)

1. Heat OIL in soup pot on MEDIUM.

2. Add VEGETABLES and CUMIN; saute until VEGETABLES are soft, about 10 min. Add GARLIC. saute 1 more minute

3. Stir in BLaCK BEANS, TOMATOES and BROTH. Bring to simmer. Simmer uncovered about 15 minutes.

4. Remove from heat. Puree small batches in blender (being careful to avoid getting burned) or use hand blender. Garnish with CILANTRO and SOUR CREAM.