yields 4 servings
takes about 15 minutes from start to finish.
7 oz. smoked sausage, turkey sausage is a healthy alternative
1 c. diced bell pepper, green, red or yellow your choice
1 (14 oz) can low-sodium chicken broth
1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
¼ c. chunky picante salsa
¼ c. chopped cilantro (optional)
1) Coat a medium sauce pan with cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat; add in sausage and sauté’ approximately 1 minute or until sausage begins to brown.
2) Add the diced bell pepper to your sausage and sauté’ an additional minute.
3) Add in broth; bring to a boil.
4) Reduce heat and add in the beans and picante salsa; simmer for 5 minutes.
5) Top with cilantro and serve.
We like to eat this soup with cheese quesadillas.