Black Bean Vegetable Soup

Half of the black beans in this spicy soup are pureed with tomatoes, the other half are simmered with carrots, onion, and kernels of corn.

Step: 1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir carrots, onion, and garlic until onion is softened, about 5 minutes. Stir chili powder and cumin into onion mixture; cook and stir until evenly coated, about 2 minutes.

Step: 2

Pour broth over onion mixture and add 1/2 of the black beans, corn, and black pepper. Bring broth mixture to a boil.

Step: 3

Blend tomatoes and remaining 1 1/2 cans black beans together in a food processor or blender until smooth; pour into broth mixture. Reduce heat to low, cover pot, and simmer until carrots are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

Per Serving: 232 calories; protein 12.1g; carbohydrates 41.7g; fat 3.1g; cholesterol 2.5mg; sodium 1331.6mg.