Soup Du Jour: Black Bean Soup

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Is there anything better than a warm blanket and a hot bowl of soup on a cold winter day? We have had a very mild winter here so far, but if you're in the Midwest, you know that's all coming to an end this weekend. The snow is kicking up and we're in the line of the arctic blast that's making the news, so my only plan for this weekend is a cozy couch, my blanket, and hot soup. If you're in the storm's path and are staying in too, I've got a recipe that's comforting, yet light (cause we're still doing the healthy eating thing, right?) and so perfect for taking the chill out of your bones. This Black Bean Soup from Golden Blossom Honey is great for lunch or add in a salad and a hunk of crusty bread for a light dinner.

 

Black bean soup is filled with a lot of nutritional veggies that pack a huge flavor punch, but also makes it a guilt-free meal. Jason doesn't get excited for soup, but when I made it earlier this week, he made a point of commenting on how good it was. If you're really trying to keep the calories down, swap out the sour cream for plain yogurt. That's my hubs favorite way of getting the tangy zip without consuming fattening sour cream. Additionally, you can pressure cook dried beans in 30 minutes instead of using canned beans for this recipe. Even if you don't make it this weekend, tuck the recipe in a safe spot and use it as part of your Cinco de Mayo celebrations. Yes, I know there's still 4 more months until that day of goodness, but you can never be too prepared for planning out an epic fiesta menu, now can you?

Ingredients

1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, chopped
1 large carrot, chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dried basil
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 tablespoons GOLDEN BLOSSOM HONEY
1/4 cup lime juice
4 cans (16 ounces each) black beans
3 cans (16 ounces each) vegetable or chicken broth
Garnish:
chopped tomato
chopped red onion
sour cream

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Have you had any snow in your area this winter yet?