Salsa Bean Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 8 ounces salsa
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in large saucepan over med-high. add garlic; saute 1 minute stir in water, chipotle powder, beans and salsa. bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minute
• 2 place 3 cups of black bean mixture in blender; process til smooth. return pureed mixture to pan. stir in lime juice; simmer 10 minute remove from heat and stir in cilantro. sprinkle each serving with cheese.