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Cooking Tip
The main difference between chicken stock and chicken broth is that chicken stock produces more of the substance called gelée and has a longer reduction time for the desired results, than does chicken broth. |
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Texican Soup
Texican Soup made with black beans is such a simple recipe, but more importantly, it's delicious, too. If you like soup to be on the spicy side, this is the soup for you!
You can serve this soup two different ways: for a meal, serve it with a a simple green salad. Or, if you want to use it as an appetizer, simply serve small "taster" portions. Works beautifully as a starter.
If you happen to be following a low fat diet, this easy appetizer recipe would be a fantastic addition to your menu.
What you'll need:
- 2 14-ounce cans fat-free vegetable or chicken broth
- 1 cup onions (chopped)
- 3 15-ounce cans fat-free black beans (drained)
- 1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons of cumin
- 1 teaspoon Tobasco sauce or favorite hot sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup fat-free sour cream
- 3 tablespoons cilantro (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (fresh is preferred)
- salt and ground black pepper (to taste)
- salsa (for garnish)
What to do:
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Bring 1 cup of the broth to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and cook in broth for approximately 6 minutes.
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Add the beans, remaining broth, cumin, hot sauce, and cayenne pepper. Simmer mixture for 5 minutes. Next, transfer the mixture to a food processor.
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Process for approximately 30 seconds and add sour cream. Pulse until it is well mixed.
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Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Add cilantro and lime juice, stirring it well. Serve it hot with a small dollop of salsa. Delicious and easy.
You can also serve it with Baked Tortilla Chips, Corn Tortilla Chips, and fresh Flour Tortilla Chips. All can be homemade if you are in so inclined. Enjoy!
More great soup recipes:
Apple Brie Appetizer Soup
Bloody Mary Appetizer Soup
Ginger Carrot Soup
Ground Beef Dip
Homemade Chicken Stock
Zesty Tomato Soup
For a more complete listing of soup recipe ideas, visit my Soup Recipe Index page.
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