Tropical Coconut Black Bean Soup

By Chez_Alexander

A delicious taste of the tropics. Perfect for a summer patio dinner!

Ingredients

• Soup:
• 1 can (1 3/4 cups) black beans, drained
• 1 can coconut milk, full fat (1 2/3 cups)
• 6 oz fresh or frozen green peas
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock
• 3/4 tsp kosher salt
• 1 TBS lime juice
• Cayenne pepper to taste
• Serve with any of the following:
• Fresh corn kernels
• Avocado
• Cuban rice
• Sour cream to taste
• Plantain chips

Preparation

Step 1

1) In a small saucepan, combine the black beans, coconut milk, peas, garlic, and stock. Bring to a boil, then simmer over low heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.

2) Pour soup into a blender and puree until smooth. Return to the pan and stir in the lime juice, salt, and cayenne pepper.

Makes 3 servings. 1 serving = 12 Weight Watchers points.