Chicken And Black Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp canola oil

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1 medium carrot, chopped

1/2 large red pepper (optional)

1 tsp cumin

1 tsp chili powder

2 15-ounce cans reduced sodium black beans, rinsed and drained

3 cups fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth

1 16-ounce jar mild salsa

1 1/2 cups cooked skinless white-meat chicken, chopped

Preparation

Heat oil on medium heat in a Dutch oven or soup pot. Saute onions, carrots and peppers for 5 minutes. Stir in cumin and chili powder and cook for 1 minute. Add black beans, broth and salsa. Bring to a boil, then cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Stir in coked chicken and simmer for 5 more minutes.