Southwestern Bean Soup Recipe

This is a wonderful low calorie soup. The three different kinds of beans are a great protein source and the sautéed onion, garlic and corn were a perfect addition. The chicken broth and canned tomato made a great flavor blend. And the ground cumin, chili powder, hot pepper sauce added such great flavor.

Ingredients:

1 large onion, chopped
1 teaspoon canola oil
2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes with garlic and onion
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) chicken or vegetable broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15 ounces) cannellini or white kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1-1/2 cups fresh or frozen corn
4 garlic cloves, minced
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

Directions:

In a Dutch oven,, sauté the onion in oil until tender. Stir in the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes or until heated through. Yield: 12 servings (3 quarts).

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 129 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 481 mg sodium, 24 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 7 g protein.