how to prepare the black bean soup

This breakfast soup is a great alternative to oatmeal. It contains black beans that are a great source of antioxidants, which makes this soup extra healthy and delicious.

Here is how to prepare the black bean soup:

Ingredients:

• 2 tsp. olive oil
• ½ cup onion (diced)
• ½ cup red bell pepper (diced)
• 2 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 ½ cups low-sodium chicken stock
• 1 can (15 oz) low-sodium black beans (drained and rinsed)
• 1 bay leaf
• ¼ tsp. kosher salt
• 2 tsp. sour cream
• 1 tbsp. cilantro (chopped)
• 1 tsp. Salsa Lizano, optional

Preparation:

Heat the olive oil in a saucepan over medium. Add onion, pepper, and garlic and cook until tender or 5 minutes. Stir in cumin until fragrant or for 20 seconds. Then, add stock, beans, bay leaf, and salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.

Remove bay leaf and mash some of the beans. Put it in 2 bowls and top with sour cream, cilantro, and Salsa Lizano, if desired. Enjoy!

Nutrition per serving: 240 cal, 7 g fat, 2 g sat. fat, 27 g carbs, 3 g sugar, 780 mg sodium, 11 g fiber, 15 g protein.