Southwestern Three Bean Soup

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Tribune news Service-Linda Gassenheimer

Serves 2 people

Categories: soup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sliced fresh onion
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen shelled edamame, thawed if frozen
  • 1/2 cup sliced parsnip
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium canned red kidney beans, rinsed
  • 1/2 cup frozen baby lima beans
  • 1 cup canned low-sodium whole tomatoes with their juice
  • 2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp. chile powder
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • Salt and ground black pepper
  • 2 Tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup shredded reduced-fat Mexican-style cheese

Directions

  1. Place a large saucepan over medium heat and add 1/2 cup water, onion, edamame and parsnip. Sauté 5 minutes.
  2. Add red beans, chickpeas, lima beans, tomatoes, 1 3/4 cups water, paprika and chile powder.
  3. Break up tomatoes with a spoon or knife and bring to a simmer.
  4. Simmer 20 minutes. Stir in the olive oil. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Serve in two bowls and sprinkle with cilantro and cheese.

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