Friday, September 24, 2010

Smokey Black-Bean Soup


It's starting to look, and feel, a little like Fall! I love soups, and this is one that is great all year round! This smokey, spicy soup is a Weight Watcher's recipe! So, make some up and enjoy the rich taste of this healthy soup!

Smokey Black-Bean Soup
Weight Watchers

4 cans black beans
1/4 lb canadian bacon
1 onion, chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teas ground cumin
1/2 teas ground chipotle chile pepper
4 cups reduced sodium chicken broth
1/4 teas salt

1. Place 2 cans of the black beans in a colander; rinse and drain. Transfer the beans to a bowl and stir in the remaining cans of beans.

2. Spray a large saucepan with non-stick spray, and set over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned, 3-4 minutes. Add the onion, bell peppers, and garlic. Add in the Cumin and Chipotle Chile Pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the beans and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, and simmer until slightly thickened; about 30 minutes.

3. Remove the saucepan from the heat; allow to cool about 10 minutes. Pour 4 cups of the soup in a blender and puree. Return the pureed soup to the saucepan and stir in the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 2 minutes.


This is a hearty meal all by itself. If desired, serve with a salad, or pair with bread or even a warm tortilla!

9 comments:

  1. This sounds really good. We eat a lot of black beans since my daughter (29) is not eating meat.
    I was wondering if you think it would be any good with a vegetable broth? Of course I wouldn't be using bacon.

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  2. Debby,
    It could probably be made with veggie soup. You'll miss out on some of the smokiness from the ham, but it would still be good!

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  3. Oh, YUM!! Okay, I am at a loss for meals for the rest of the week. Tomorrow I have time so I'm gonna hang out here awhile and be inspired and MAKE this soup and some other yummy stuff!!!

    Leslie

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  4. Thanks Scrapwordsmom! I hope you find some things that fit your family. Email me if you have any questions!! doubledippedlife@gmail.com

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  5. This sounds great, and it is weight watchers! I will be trying this one for sure!

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  6. I'm so happy soup weather is here! This look delicious - so hearty and warming!

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  7. Love soup in the fall:) This looks really good!

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  8. Yum!!!!! Thanks for visiting during my SITS Day!

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  9. Looks so good! Definetely trying this sometimes soon.

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