SPICY HEALTHY TACO BEAN SOUP
This is a great, healthy recipe that I originally got from a weight watchers meeting, but that I didn't actually try myself until a coworker made it for a faculty lunch. It's amazing how the refried beans thicken the soup and give it more body than the broth alone. It's super tasty, but quite spicy. I cut the spice by topping individual servings with fat free sour cream and shredded cheese. You could also replace the spicy diced tomatoes with an additional can of regular tomatoes if you don't like so much heat. Another way to reduce the heat would be to add an additional can of chicken broth and more beans, either more black beans or a can of kidney beans. Don't like it meatless? Stir in some browned ground beef or turkey, or add some cubed or shredded cooked chicken. Note: After reorganizing my pantry, I realized I have two similar types of tomatoes, and that I have used Mexican style diced tomatoes the last couple of times I made this, which likely made this more spicy than the rotel style tomatoes would have.
Provided by SrtaMaestra
Categories Black Beans
Time 30m
Yield 10 cups
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Slice or dice the onion and sauté in a stock pot until soft (in cooking spray, a tablespoon of olive oil, or a little of the chicken broth).
- Add remaining ingredients and simmer 15-20 minutes.
- Serve with fat free sour cream and low-fat shredded cheese, if desired. If you like cilantro, chop a little and throw some on top of the soup. Also tasty (though not as healthy) topped with a handful of Fritos.
- Great with a piece of hearty corn bread and fresh fruit.
- This recipe can also be made in a crock pot. Sauté onions first, combine everything in a crockpot, and cook on low 5-6 hours.
- Enjoy!
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Stefon LaRose
[email protected]This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day. It's also very affordable and easy to make.
GLOX GAMER
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but this soup was just the right amount of heat for me. It was also very flavorful and filling.
Louisiana Mills
[email protected]This is a delicious and easy soup to make. I love the addition of the avocado and cilantro. It really adds a nice freshness to the soup.
Amna Rizwan
[email protected]I made this soup in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. It's so easy to make and the flavor is amazing. I'll definitely be making this again.
Chiranjibi Acharya
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover beans and vegetables. It's also a very healthy and filling meal.
Julie Brown
[email protected]I was disappointed with this recipe. The soup was bland and lacked flavor. I added some extra spices and it helped a little, but it still wasn't great.
MAICOL FRANCISCO
[email protected]This is one of the best soups I've ever had. The perfect blend of spices and the beans and vegetables melt in your mouth. I highly recommend this recipe!
Shimaa Nasr
[email protected]I've made this soup many times and it's always a favorite. It's so flavorful and comforting. I especially love the addition of the black beans and corn, which gives it a nice texture.
Sherneen Welsh
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that it uses simple ingredients that I usually have on hand. The soup is also very versatile and can be easily customized to your liking.
SR SHORIF
[email protected]Absolutely delicious! I made this soup last night for dinner and it was a hit with my family. The flavors were perfectly balanced and the soup was nice and thick. Even better the next day!