Bart’s Black Bean Soup

Name: Bart's Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 4 servings (1 quart).
Ingredients: 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1-1/2 cups chicken broth; 3/4 cup chunky salsa; 1/2 cup canned whole kernel corn, drained; Dash hot pepper sauce; 2 teaspoons lime juice; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions

This soup is ready in minutes. We enjoy it with Herbed Dinner Rolls. Add a salad for a complete meal that's really tasty! —Sharon Ullyot, London, Ontario

Ingredients

1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups chicken broth
3/4 cup chunky salsa
1/2 cup canned whole kernel corn, drained
Dash hot pepper sauce
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
2 tablespoons chopped green onions

Directions

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Cover and microwave on high until heated through, about 2 minutes. Pour into four serving bowls; drizzle each with lime juice. Sprinkle with cheese and green onions.

Test Kitchen tips

This recipe travels nicely in a jar. After combining the first five ingredients, pour mixture into four half-pint canning jars or one 1-qt. jar. Omit lime juice. In separate small jars, layer cheddar cheese, green onions and a lime wedge. Cover all jars and refrigerate until serving. To serve, pour 1 cup soup into a microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high until heated through, 2-3 minutes. Serve with cheese, green onions and lime.

Editor's Note

This recipe was tested in a 1,100-watt microwave.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 229 calories, 8g fat (6g saturated fat), 32mg cholesterol, 1004mg sodium, 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein.

Originally published as Black Bart's Black Bean Soup in Simple & Delicious November/December 2009

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cdarr

Nov 3, 2018

I prepped this soup for four days of lunches and it was delicious! The lime and green onions added a perfect fresh element to the soup. The simplicity was awesome. I will definitely be prepping this again for lunches.
JANENOV46

Jun 20, 2017

Easy and delicious.
paula469

May 7, 2016

I made 4 recipes, hoping for leftovers..NOT. I used 2 cans of beans and 2 cans of refried black beans. To that I added 2 whole cans of corn... a little more than the recipe calls for. It was very good.
hkpepin

Mar 28, 2016

Delicious! I subbed the chicken broth for veggie broth to get a vegetarian meal. The lime juice is a great touch! So simple and easy to make. Perfect for lunches!
CDlynn

Jan 14, 2016

This is so fabulous & easy. I also double recipe & fix on the stovetop. PLUS, I add 1/2 lb. smoked sausage links (sliced into coins, then quartered). Modified the name to "Black Bart Bean Soup". Fans of "Christmas Story" will get it & my kids think the new name is great!
sharonbaur

Jan 13, 2016

Is this correct amount of sodium? It seems very high. Sounds good, but I am supposed to limit sodium.
ooh!

Oct 20, 2015

We made this when both sides of the family came over and everyone loved it! We got requests for a copy of the recipe! (Stove top is best)
minnesotaquilter

Sep 21, 2014

Great soup recipe! I made a few modifications: I added 2 cups cooked brown rice, left out the salsa, and used taco seasoning for more flavor. We loved it!
Beachlubber

Mar 6, 2014

I made this tonight on a cold rainy night. It really hit the spot. I added a small can of mild green chilies. I cooked it on top of the stove. And topped it with corn chips. We loved it!
IrritableMother

Feb 27, 2014

My family loves this soup. I double the recipe and make it over the stove rather than in the microwave.