Southwest Black Bean Soup

Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Cook: 35 min.

Makes

6 servings

Updated: Dec. 17, 2022
A friend brought this recipe to a gathering, and it's been a hit with my family ever since! I use brown rice for more fiber and whole grain goodness. —Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland

Ingredients

  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 2 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1-1/2 cups cooked instant brown rice
  • 6 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream

Directions

  1. In a large nonstick saucepan, saute the pepper, celery and onion in oil until tender. Add the beans, broth, tomatoes, chiles and cumin. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 30 minutes or until thickened.
  2. Divide rice among six soup bowls; top with soup and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup soup with 1/4 cup rice and 1 tablespoon sour cream : 273 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 5mg cholesterol, 655mg sodium, 45g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 9g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 fat.