Pureed Black Bean Soup w/Rice

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* Exported from MasterCook II *

 

Pureed Black Bean Soup w/Rice

 

Recipe By : 500 Practically Fatfree One Pot Recipes

Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:20

Categories : Beans Lowfat

Soups

 

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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3 cups low-sodium canned black beans, rinsed --

drained

2 tablespoons minced lemon peel

3 1/4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth

1 medium onion -- chopped

4 cloves garlic -- minced

1 cup chopped celery

1 medium green bell pepper, cored -- diced

1 cup water

2 medium tomatoes -- chopped

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

3 tablespoons lemon juice

2 cups cooked rice

 

1. In a blender or food processor, puree beans, lemon peel, and 3

cups vegetable broth.

 

2. Heat remaining broth in a large saucepan. Add onion, garlic,

celery, and bell pepper, and saute until onion begins to soften,

about 4 minutes. Add water, tomatoes, thyme, cumin, black pepper, and

lemon juice.

 

3. Stir in bean puree and simmer until soup is heated through, about

8 minutes.

 

4. Serve over rice in bowls.

 

Per serv: 193 cals, 1 g fat, 47 mg sod

 

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