Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 4 cans black beans (3 to blend for base, 1 for hearty filling)
• 1 can corn, drained
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 1 lb. ground beef (or shredded chicken)
• 1 cup salsa
• Optional toppings: avocado, grated cheddar cheese, tomatoes, black olives, sour cream, crushed tortilla chips.

Instructions

1. Cook your meat, set aside.
2. Prepare your optional toppings, set aside.
3. Blend 3 cans of black beans with 2 cups of chicken broth in the blender. You may have to do a couple sessions, if it doesn't all fit in the blender. Pour it into a large pot.
4. Add salsa. I do one cup, but depending on your preference, you can add more or less. This is your base.
5. Add the fillers to the base: can of drained corn, cooked meat, and last can of black beans (drained.) Heat all together.
6. Serve with toppings.