 
Our friends over at Lakeland Boating were kind enough to include Renee’s Awesome Black Bean Soup in their 2009 Buyer’s Guide. Lakeland Boating magazine lists itself as the ultimate guide for the true “freshwater lover” and has been around for over 50 years. In addition to the print magazine, Lakeland Boating online offers an extensive database of vessels for purchase, message boards, cruising guides and more. If you enjoy boating in the Great Lakes area, be sure to check them out!
Renee’s easy and delicious recipe was also featured on Tastespotting and Open Source Food earlier this year. Since everyone liked it so much we decided to post it again for all of you.
Renee’s Awesome Black Bean Soup
This is a favorite of mine all year long! I like to cook a big pot of it and freeze individual portions in freezer bags. Then I have a quick, microwavable lunch or dinner whenever I want. I like to go a little heavy on the vegetables when I make it (about 1 ½ cups of each) and sometimes I even add an extra can of beans. Combine all ingredients (except cilantro) in large pot over low heat. Simmer about 90 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add cilantro during the last few minutes of cooking time.
Remove the bay leaf. Coarsely puree soup using either a potato masher or by placing 1/3 to ½ of the soup mixture into a food processor (and adding back to remainder of soup). Final product will be a thick and chunky soup. For a thinner soup, add a little extra broth.
Serve with a dollop of fat free sour cream and chopped green onions on top.
Can also be used as a warm dip if completely pureed; serve with low fat tortilla chips. Add ½ - 1 teaspoon cumin for a little extra heat if you like.
Enjoy!
- Renee
Labels: Healthy Planet, Healthy Recipes, Renee
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Bean soup is one of the few foods that you could probably live on without any fear of missing out on any nutrients. Also, you can make it so many ways and have a different flavor every day.
Nice recipe!