Pico de Gallo Black Bean Soup

Everyone at my table goes for this feel-good soup. It is quick when you’re pressed for time and beats fast food, hands down.

Pico de Gallo Black Bean Soup

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
YIELD: 6 servings (about 2 quarts).

Ingredients

  • 4 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 cups pico de gallo
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • Optional toppings: Chopped fresh cilantro and additional pico de gallo

Instructions

  • 1. In a Dutch oven, combine the first 5 ingredients; bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables in pico de gallo are softened, 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • 2. Puree soup using an immersion blender, or cool soup slightly and puree in batches in a blender. Return to pan and heat through. Serve with toppings as desired.

    Freeze option:
    Freeze cooled soup in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally; add a little broth or water if necessary. Top as desired.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 241 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 856mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 12g fiber), 14g protein.