soups

Ingredients

	1 spray(s) cooking spray
	1 medium onion(s), finely chopped
	4 medium garlic clove(s), minced
	45 oz canned black beans, undrained, divided (three 15 oz cans)
	1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, or to taste
	1 tsp ground cumin
	14 1/2 oz fat-free chicken broth, or vegetable broth
	10 oz canned tomatoes with green chilies, such as Rotel Tomatoes
	11 oz canned yellow corn, drained

Instructions

• Coat bottom of a large stockpot with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are soft but not brown, about 5 minutes.
  
  
• Place one can of beans in blender; add sautéed onion mixture, red pepper flakes and cumin. Cover and blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour mixture back into stockpot.
  
  
• Place second can of beans and broth in blender and puree until smooth; add to stockpot.
  
  
• Stir third can of beans (do not puree first), tomatoes and green chilies, and corn into stockpot. Bring to a boil, lower heat to medium and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes. Yields about 1 1/2 cups of soup per serving.