Sam’s Fresh Salsa Black Bean Soup

Original Recipe by A Merry Recipe

2022 Grand Prize Winner of Sam’s Fresh Salsa Blogger Recipe Contest!

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PREP TIME

7 minutes

COOK TIME

50 minutes

SERVES

6 people

INGREDIENTS:

•    1/2 tablespoons olive oil

•        1 1/4 cup Sam’s Fresh Medium Salsa

•        2 tablespoons chili powder

•        1 tablespoon ground coriander 

•        1 tablespoon granulated garlic

•        1 tablespoon ground cumin

•        1 teaspoon smoked paprika

•        1 teaspoon ancho powder

•        1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper 

•        4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth 

•        2 cups water

•        2 tablespoons apple cider

•        1/2 tablespoon agave syrup, honey or brown sugar 

•        14 ounces dry black beans 

•        Additional water for blending soup

•        2 teaspoon sea salt

•        1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

TOPPING:

•       1/2 cup Sam’s Fresh Medium Salsa

•       1 green onion, chopped

•       2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, or per taste

•       Cheese: Queso Fresco or shredded Mexican Blend

•       Lime Slices 

DIRECTIONS:

1.  Turn the electric pressure cooker on“Sauté”. Add oil and heat until warm. Add Sam’s fresh salsa, and all of the spices. Cook for 2 minutes. 

 2.      Add chicken broth and 2 cups of water, and stir until mixed well. Place the lid on the pot and lock the lid. Close the pressure vent and select “Soup/Broth” for 45 minutes on high pressure. 

 3.      Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 25 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. With a slotted spoon transfer, 1 1/2 beans out of the pot, and set aside. 

 4.      Add 1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt. Use an immersion blender to blend the beans in the pot until thick and creamy. Add 1 cup of water or enough water to thin the soup to your desired consistency. Reheat if necessary on the stovetop or electric pressure cooker. 

 5.      In a small bowl, mix Sam’s salsa, scallion, and cilantro. 

 6.      Ladle soup into a soup tureen or individual bowls. Add the reserved black beans. Sprinkle with shredded cheese or crumbled queso fresco, and top with Sam’s Salsa with added green onion and cilantro. Garnish with lime slices.