Black Bean And Salsa Soup Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Drain and rinse both cans of black beans, then set the beans aside.
• 2. Melt the butter in a 3-quart saucepan, then add the diced onion. Sprinkle onion with a bit of black pepper.
• 3. Saute the diced onion for 2 minutes, then add the minced garlic, and continute to saute the onion and garlic for 1 minute more.
• 4. Sprinkle the cumin over the onion and garlic, then add the can of refried beans, the salsa, and the beef broth, and stir.
• 5. Now add the black beans and corn, and stir. Simmer the soup on low heat, until the soup is heated through, for about 30 minutes.
• 6. If desired, serve individual bowls of soup with shredded cheddar cheese, and a dollop of sour cream.
• 7. Note: When making this soup, the brand of salsa I used was Red Gold (Medium Heat). The brand of refried beans I used was Old ElPaso Spicy Fat Free Refried Beans. And the brand of whole kernel corn I used was Green Giant Whole Sweet Corn.

Steps:

• For salsa, combine the first eight ingredients in a small bowl; set aside. In large a saucepan, saute bacon and onion until bacon is crisp and onion is tender. Add Anaheim pepper and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cool slightly. , Puree half of the soup in a blender; return to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with fruit salsa.

Steps:

• In a food processor with a metal blade or a blender container, combine the beans, broth, salsa, and cumin. Process 1 minute, or until smooth.
• Heat bean mixture in a medium saucepan over medium heat, until thoroughly heated.
• To serve, ladle soup into 2 individual bowls. Spoon 1 tablespoon of sour cream on top of each; swirl gently. Sprinkle with green onions.

Steps:

• In a food processor or blender, combine all ingredients. Process 1 minute or until smooth.
• Heat above mixture in medium saucepan until thoroughly heated.
• To serve, ladle soup into 2 individual soup bowls.
• Optional----garnish with sour cream, diced onions and sliced limes. Serve with taco chips.

Steps:

• Combine beans through cumin in a blender or food processor fitted with metal blade.
• Process until smooth (about 1 minute).
• Heat in a medium saucepan over medium heat until heated through.
• Ladle into 2 soup bowls.
• Spoon a 1 Tbs dollop of sour cream on top of each and swirl gently.
• Sprinkle with sliced scallions.

Steps:

• In 4-quart Dutch oven, heat broth to boiling. Stir in remaining ingredients except cheese; reduce heat to medium.
• Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until noodles are tender. Sprinkle with cheese.