Black Bean Corn Chowder

Name: Black Bean Corn Chowder
Ingredients: 1/2 cup half-and-half cream; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained, divided; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1/2 cup salsa; 1/3 cup fresh or frozen corn; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped; Sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese, optional

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
1/2 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup salsa
1/3 cup fresh or frozen corn
1 tablespoon lime juice
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 medium ripe avocado, peeled and chopped
Sour cream and shredded cheddar cheese, optional

Directions

1

In a blender, combine cream and 3/4 cup black beans; cover and process until smooth. Set aside.
2

In a small saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the salsa, corn, lime juice, cumin and remaining beans.
3

Reduce heat; stir in cream mixture. Cook, uncovered, for 2-3 minutes or until heated through. Stir in avocado. Serve with sour cream and cheese if desired.