Quick Black Bean Soup

Serves: 4 - Serving Size:  1 1/2 cups
164 Calories 0.7g Fat 0mg Cholesterol
32.5g Carbohydrate 8.6g Protein 578.0mg Sodium

Amount:

Ingredients:
1 c. Diced onion
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 1/4 c. Vegetable Broth, or more to taste, homemade or store-bought
2 cans Black beans 15 oz.
1 can Diced tomatoes 15 oz.
1 c. Diced peeled russet-type baking potato
1/2 tsp. Dried thyme
1/2 tsp. Dried cumin
1/2 tsp. Tabasco sauce, or to taste
Garnishes:  Diced red onion or green onion, minced cilantro or parsley

Recipe Directions: Combine onion, garlic, and 1/4 cup vegetable broth in a large pot.  Bring to a simmer and simmer until onions are softened, about 5 minutes. Add 1 cup of broth, black beans with their juice, tomatoes, potatoes, thyme, and cumin.  Bring to a simmer, cover, adjust heat to maintain a simmer, and cook until potatoes are tender, about 25 minutes.  Thin soup if necessary with a little more vegetable broth.  Add Tabasco.  Taste and adjust seasoning.  Serve hot, topping each portion with some of the onion and herbs, or pass the garnishes separately at the table.