weight watchers best recipes | Panera Bread Black Bean Soup 5 Points+ Per Serving

Ingredients:

1 onion, finely chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 celery ribs, finely chopped
1/4 large red bell pepper, finely chopped
2 small chicken bouillon cubes
1 -1 1/2 cup boiling water
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions:

1. In a pot, combine the first six ingredients; simmer for 10 minutes.
2. Add half a can of beans, salt and cumin; cook for 5 minutes.
3. Puree soup
4. Add the rest of the beans to the soup.
5. Combine the cornstarch with 1 1/2 tablespoons of water.
6. Add the lemon and the cornstarch to the soup; cook until thickened.


Makes 4 Equal Servings

Nutritional Info Per Serving: Calories 241, Total Fat 1.2 g, Protein 14.5 g, Carbs 44 g, Sodium 790 mg,
Fiber 14 g