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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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A great, easy soup for chilly days. From the Healthy College Cookbook. But, not just college students will love it! Ingredients:
2 medium onions, chopped |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
1 tablespoon canola oil |
5 1/2 cups cooked black beans (about 4 15-ounce cans) |
7 cups water |
1 cup green pepper, chopped |
salt, to taste |
pepper, to taste |
shredded cheddar cheese (optional) |
Directions:
1. In a skillet over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in the oil until soft (approx 5-7 min/).
2. Combine the onion and garlic in large pot with beans and water. Bring to a boil.
3. Add the green pepper, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4. Allow to cool slightly and then puree half of the soup in a blender.
5. Return mixture from blender to pot and heat to serving temperature.
6. Top with cheese and serve with whole wheat bread or crackers.
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