Black Bean Soup

from Weight Watchers - 20 Minute Recipes - Fall 2008

Yield - 4 servings

Cooking Spray

1/2 Cup chopped Onion

1 tsp bottled minced Garlic

2 (15 oz) cans Black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (8 3/4 oz) can whole-kernel corn, drained

1/2 Cup Salsa

1 (14 oz) can fat-free, less sodium Beef Broth

1/2 tsp ground Cumin

1/4 tsp ground Red Pepper

2 Tbs Lime Juice

1/4 Cup preshredded, reduced fat, 4-Cheese Mexican Blend Cheese

chopped Fresh Cilantro (optional)

reduced-fat Sour cream (optional)

~ Spray large skillet with cooking spray and heat. Add onion, cook 1 minute. Add garlic and cook 3 minutes or until tender.

~ Mash 1 can of black beans; add to onion and garlic. Add remaining can of beans, corn and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered until thoroughly heated. Stir in lime juice. ladle soup into bowls; sprinkle with cheese and cilantro. Top with sour cream.