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Back to Recipe List	* Exported from MasterCook * Quick Black Bean Soup Recipe By : Cooking Light Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Volume 11-12 Dec 2008 Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/4 cup chopped red onion 1/4 cup water 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 14 ounces fat-free less-sodium chicken broth -- (1 can) 30 ounces black beans -- (2 cans) rinsed, drained and divided 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice Cooking spray 2 ounces finely chopped reduced-fat ham -- (1/4 cup) [such as Hormel] 1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a large saucepan. Add 1 1/2 cans beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Place bean mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Return soup to pan. Add remaining 1/2 can of beans to pan; cook 2 minutes. Stir in juice; set aside. 2. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add ham to pan; cook 2 minutes or until lightly browned. Ladle 1 cup soup into each of 4 bowls; top each serving with 1 tablespoon ham. Bacon can be substituted for ham. Yields 4 servings. Cooking Light, December 2008 Contributed to the FareShare Gazette by Art; 15 December 2008. www.fareshare.net - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 728 Calories; 3g Fat (3.8% calories from fat); 46g Protein; 133g Carbohydrate; 32g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 12mg Sodium. Exchanges: 8 1/2 Grain(Starch); 2 1/2 Lean Meat; 0 Fruit; 0 Fat.

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