Instant Black Bean Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
• 1/2 cup salsa
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 (8 ounce) can chicken broth (a)
• 5 tablespoons green onions
• 2 1/2 tablespoons cilantro
• 1/2-1 lb ground beef (optional)
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• sour cream

Recipe

• 1 if using beef, brown and drain fat.
• 2 add beans, onions, chili powder, salsa, broth and cilantro to crockpot or soup pot.
• 3 bring to a boil then reduce heat and stir while mashing some beans.
• 4 for soup pot: simmer over medium low heat 30 minutes to an hour.
• 5 for crockpot: cook on low for 2-3 hours.
• 6 top with cheese and sour cream when serving.