Black Bean Soup

This is a great soup on a rainy day any time of the year!! Rich in protein and fiber it not only is a bowl of comfort but it's "guiltless" please! The measurements here are for 2 servings! Double it for 4 or more!!

1 Serving Calories-205+ Protein-15g Carbohydrates-45g Fat .5g

Black Bean Soup

1/2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 medium white onion, chopped

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 garlic clove-minced

1/2 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon chili powder

1 (15-ounce) can black beans including the liquid in the can

3/4 cups vegetable broth

1/2 tablespoon lime juice

1/4 avocado (garnish)

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion and salt and sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add spices and stir for 30 seconds. Stir in the beans, broth and simmer for 30 minutes.

Let cool slightly and transfer half of the soup into a bowl and use either immersion blender or standard blender. Puree until smooth, then add it back to the pot with the remaining soup and stir. Stir in the lime juice.