Spicy Black Bean Soup

Spicy Black Bean Soup 


          
Ingredients
1 serving cooking spray (5 one-second sprays per serving)
1 medium onion(s), finely chopped
4 medium garlic clove(s), minced
45 oz canned black beans (three 15 oz cans)
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste
1 tsp ground cumin
14 1/2 oz fat-free chicken broth, or vegetable broth
10 oz canned tomatoes with green chilies, such as Rotel Tomatoes
11 oz canned yellow corn, drained


Instructions


1.      Coat bottom of a large stockpot with cooking spray. Add onion
and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are soft but
not brown, about 5 minutes.

2.      Place one can of beans in blender; add sautéed onion mixture,
red pepper flakes and cumin. Cover and blend on high until smooth,
about 30 seconds. Pour mixture back into stockpot.

3.      Place second can of beans and broth in blender and puree
until smooth; add to stockpot.

4.      Stir third can of beans (do not puree first), tomatoes and
green chilies, and corn into stockpot. Bring to a boil, lower heat to
medium and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Yields about 1 1/2 cups of
soup per serving.