Creamy Citrus Black Bean Soup

January 03, 2015

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Comfort food at its finest, Creamy Citrus Black Bean Soup is delicious and easy to make. Perfect for a one pot weeknight dinner, it also would be great as a starter for a Mexican themed dinner or Cinco de Mayo!

1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped onions
2 cups chopped peppers (mix of red, yellow, and green peppers)
2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin seed
1 teaspoon chili powder (I used chipotle chili powder)
10 oz can Rotel Tomatoes
4 15.5 oz cans black beans, rinsed
8 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 cup sour cream
Salt and pepper to taste
Toppings (optional): extra sour cream, chopped cilantro, extra lime quarters, grated cheddar cheese

Sauté carrots, onion, and peppers in olive oil until softened. Add cumin seed and chili powder and sauté until fragrant, about another minute. Add black beans, Rotel tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a...
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Nutritions

Calories
224

Sodium
1320mg
55% DV

Fat
11g
17% DV

Protein
6g
13% DV

Carbs
21g
7% DV

Fiber
8g
32% DV