Healthy Black Bean Soup

Name: Healthy Black Bean Soup
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 2 cans (15.5 ounces each) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or low-sodium vegetable broth); 1 cup fresh salsa; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 4 tablespoons low-fat sour cream (or fat-free); 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Source: Adapted from "Easy and Healthy Black Bean Soup" Bronson Wellness Center Bronson Healthcare - Michigan

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-09.

This soup is full of flavor and is so easy to prepare. Using canned beans and salsa, along with cumin and cilantro, this soup is a great way to throw dinner together in minutes.

Makes

4 Servings

Ingredients

2 cans (15.5 ounces each) low-sodium black beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth (or low-sodium vegetable broth)
1 cup fresh salsa
1 teaspoon ground cumin
4 tablespoons low-fat sour cream (or fat-free)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Wash hands with soap and water.
Lightly purée one can of black beans with broth, salsa, and cumin in a blender.
In a medium saucepan, combine puréed bean mixture with remaining beans and heat through.
To serve, ladle soup into 4 bowls.
Top each bowl with one tablespoon of sour cream and garnish with the cilantro.

Notes

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