Author Notes: ‘Santa Claus is coming to town’. Under that pretext we make the little one clean her toys, eat her food etc., Yes, Bribe it can be considered but I consider it to be a motivator.And trust me the solace is only temporary.Things will go back to normal for the most part come January.I enjoy while it lasts!!
I wish I had Santa and the Celebrations growing up. My mom’s life would have been much easier. We put up the tree and decorate the tree as a family. It is something that she looks forward to and something that I look forward to in the gloomy winter season.
Here is a hearty soup perfect for Winter.I used canned black beans and allow me to blame it on the impatience to make this soup.
This recipe was adapted from Eating Well magazine. I love the idea of using Salsa to make the black bean soup. —Shri
Serves: 6
Ingredients
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2
15 oz cans of Black Beans, drained and rinsed
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1
Red Bell Pepper, chopped
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2
Medium Onions, finely chopped
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1/2
cup Salsa
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2
teaspoons Cumin Powder
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1/4
cup Sour Cream
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2
tablespoons Olive Oil
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2
Garlic Cloves, minced
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1
cup Water/ Vegetable Stock
Directions
- Heat 2 tbsps olive oil in a pan
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Add onions and red bell peppers
Cook till they are soft -
Add Garlic and let it cook for 2 min
Stir in the cumin powder ans salt -
Add beans, salsa, and water
Simmer for 15 min -
Puree half of the soup mixture in a blender
Combine the puree with the remaining soup and simmer for an additional 10 min -
Stir in a dollop of sour cream if desired
Serve hot with bread