Next Generation Life Fitness

Black Bean Soup with Avocado Salsa

Preptime: 10 min.
Cooktime: 1 hour 45 min.

Calories: 456
Carbs: 66g
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 24g
Protein: 24g
Satfat: 2g
Sodium: 194mg

Ingredients:

For the Avocado Salsa:
2 avocados, chopped small
1 cup peeled, seeded and diced tomatoes
2 minced serrano chili peppers, or to taste
2 tablespoons finely minced red onion
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
salt, to taste
freshly ground black pepper

For the Soup:
4 cups black beans, soaked overnight in water to cover
9 cups water or chicken stock
2 slices Canadian bacon
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 large onions, diced, about 3 cups
6 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon ground cumin

Directions:
For the Avocado Salsa:
1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate.

For the Black Bean Soup:
2. Drain the beans and rinse. Place these in a large pot and cover with fresh water or chicken stock. Add the bacon.

3. Heat the olive oil in a large saute pan over moderate heat. Add the onions and saute until tender, about 7 minutes. Add the garlic cloves, cinnamon and cumin and cook for 2 minutes longer.

4. Add the onion mixture to the beans. Bring to a boil and simmer about 1 1/2 hours, or until the beans are very soft. Puree the soup. Adjust the seasoning.

5. Ladle the soup in to bowls. Add a dollop of sour cream to each bowl and a scoop of avocado salsa.