Simple Black Bean Soup

This recipe is originally from the ‘2021 Local Food Guide for Michigan’

Black Bean Soup from Greentree Cooperative in Mount Pleasant, MI. Bowl is surrounded in black beans, tomatoes and green onion.

INGREDIENTS

1 15 oz can refried black beans

2 cups chicken or vegetable broth

1/2 cup sweet corn, frozen or fresh

1/2 cup chopped tomatoes or your favorite salsa

1 Tbsp taco seasoning (chili powder, cumin, garlic, paprika, crushed red pepper)

Optional toppings: green onions, shredded cheese, or sour cream

DIRECTIONS

Combine refried black beans and broth in a 2-quart saucepan over medium heat. Stir until well combined. Add all other ingredients. Stir until taco seasoning is fully incorporated. Heat until soup reaches a low simmer. That’s it! This recipe is easy, fast, and naturally low in fat.

LAURA COFFEE, GreenTree Cooperative Grocery, Mount Pleasant