Low Fat/low Sodium Black Bean Soup

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups black beans (cooked in advance)
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1/2 cup diced red pepper
• 1/2 cup diced green pepper
• 5 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes (i used no salt added mair glen organic brand)
• 3 cups low sodium chicken broth (for this recipe i used 3 packets of broth seasoning added to 3 cups of water)
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon mrs. dash table blend seasoning (season to your preference)

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in stock pot over medium heat.
• 2 add the veggies and saute for about 5 minutes, stirring from time to time.
• 3 add the seasoning and stir to combine.
• 4 continue to saute until the veggies are tender.
• 5 add the remaining ingredients and stir, cover.
• 6 continue to cook at set temperature for 10 minutes.
• 7 reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes.