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Black Bean Soup

• Hands-On Time: 10 minutes
  Total Time: 30 minutes
  Serves 4
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 1-pint container fresh salsa, drained
• 1 16-ounce can refried black beans
• 1 15-ounce can black beans, drained
• 1 14.5-ounce can low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup sour cream (optional)
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped (optional)

Heat the oil in a saucepan or large pot over medium heat. Add all but 2 tablespoons of the salsa and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 minutes. Add the refried beans, black beans, and broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until warmed through, about 5 minutes. Ladle into bowls. Top with the remaining salsa and the sour cream and cilantro (if using).