Restaurant Black Bean Soup

How to make Restaurant Black Bean Soup Recipe - We snuck in sweet potatoes their beta-carotene will give your child’s immune system a boost. If you serve this soup in mugs, it will be easier for kids to enjoy.

Ingredients:

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1½ teaspoons cinnamon

2 cans (19 ounces each) no-salt-added black beans, with liquid

1 package (32 ounces) low sodium chicken broth

1 large sweet potato, diced

Plain Greek-style yogurt, optional

Method:

1 In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cinnamon, and cook for 6 minutes. Stir in beans, chicken broth, and sweet potato. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.

2 Let soup cool 5 minutes, puree in blender in two batches until smooth. Reheat on low until warm before serving. Divide among six mugs. Top with yogurt, if desired. Makes 6 servings.

Nutrition per serving: 201 calories; 13g protein; 2g fat (0g saturated fat); 34g carbohydrate; 10g fiber; 102mg calcium; 3mg iron; 137mg sodium.

Nutrition Note:

Beans are a brilliant, budget-friendly source of protein and fiber perfect for a child who doesn’t like to eat red meat or chicken.

Restaurant Black Bean Soup