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Almost Instant Black Bean Soup

Source of Recipe


The Seattle Times






List of Ingredients



• 2 Tbsp olive oil
  
• 1 small onion, peeled and finely chopped
  
• 1 medium red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
  
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
  
• 1 small clove garlic, peeled and minced
  
• 1 cup prepared salsa
  
• 1 (7-ounce) pkg. instant black beans
  
• 4 cups water
  
• 1/2 tsp salt
  
• 1 to 2 Tbsp lime juice
  






Instructions



1. Heat the oil in a medium pot over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, jalapeno and garlic. Saute 10 minutes.
   
   
2. Add the salsa; cook 5 minutes.
   
   
3. Add the package of black beans, water and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 10 minutes. (Stir often, as the beans will sink and stick to the bottom of the pan.) Stir in the lime juice and serve.
   
   Makes 4 servings;
   Approximate Prep Time: 5 minutes