Quick Black Bean Soup

This hearty, flavorful soup is a cinch to prep and make, plus is loaded with good-for-you fiber, protein, vitamins and minerals. You’ll slurp up every last sip! It can easily be made from pantry staples when you need a healthy meal in a pinch.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 cup diced frozen red onion
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 3 cups lower vegetable broth
• 3 (15 oz.) cans lower sodium black beans
• 3 (15 oz.) cans whole kernel corn
• 1 (14.5oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1/2 tbsp. smoked paprika

Directions:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

Add in onion and garlic, cook and stir until they begin to soften.

Add chili powder, cumin and smoked paprika, then stir and cook for 1 minute.

Add the beans, broth, tomatoes and corn.

Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and serve with 1 oz. baked tortilla chips.