BLACK BEAN SOUP WITH FRUIT SALSA

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Flavorful and filling, Michaela Rosenthal's hearty soup is laced with a hint of lime and has a zesty Southwest flair. "It's really a meal in itself," says the Woodland Hills, California cook. Fresh fruit salsa makes an unusual but perfect topping!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 3 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1/4 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber
1/4 cup diced peeled mango
1/4 cup diced fresh pineapple
2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion
4-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro
1/4 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepper
SOUP:
3 bacon strips, diced
3/4 cup chopped red onion
1 Anaheim pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
4 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

Steps:

  • For salsa, combine the first eight ingredients in a small bowl; set aside. In large a saucepan, saute bacon and onion until bacon is crisp and onion is tender. Add Anaheim pepper and garlic; cook 1 minute longer. , Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cool slightly. , Puree half of the soup in a blender; return to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with fruit salsa.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298 calories, Fat 14g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 929mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

Sharna-kay Simpson
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This is the best black bean soup I've ever had!


Linn Hardstaff
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This soup is a must-try for black bean soup lovers.


Demetria Pelote
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I'm glad I tried this recipe!


Menna Hafez
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover black beans.


Zahid Darman
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I would definitely make this soup again!


Dhan Tamang
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Overall, I thought this soup was pretty good. It was easy to make and had a nice flavor.


FCM Memes
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The soup was good, but the salsa was a bit too sweet for my liking.


Cholontika Das
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This soup was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I think next time I'll use a milder salsa.


world knowledge news
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I'm not usually a fan of black bean soup, but this recipe changed my mind. The fruit salsa really made all the difference.


Danielle Beauty
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This soup was easy to make and packed with flavor. I especially liked the addition of the fruit salsa, which gave it a nice sweetness.


Elijah Leddy
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I made this soup for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the salsa was the perfect complement.


mdiqbal dumuria
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This black bean soup with fruit salsa was a delicious and refreshing twist on a classic recipe! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the salsa added a nice pop of color and flavor.