Black Bean Turtle Soup

Yields Makes 5 - 1 cup servings

• Calories: 256
• Fat: 3.9g
• Sodium: 484mg
• Total Carbs: 44.5g
• Dietary Fiber: 10.9g
• Protein: 13.3g

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 1/2 cups chopped onion
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1/2 cup diced yellow pepper
• 4 1/2 cups black beans, low-sodium canned, drained
• 1 1/2 cups water

In a large pot over medium heat, cook onion in oil until tender, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt, and diced peppers. In a blender, puree 1 1/2 cups of beans with half (3/4 cup) the water on high setting, about 30 seconds. Add bean mixture to pot. Add the rest of the water (3/4 cup) and remaining whole beans, un-blended to the pot and stir together. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often.