Black Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   In a blender, combine half of the beans and all their liquid, the chicken broth, and 1/3 cup of the salsa.
2. 2
   Puree the mixture until smooth.
3. 3
   Pour the contents of the blender into a medium saucepan and place it over high heat.
4. 4
   Add the remaining beans, remaining salsa, chili powder, ketchup, and bacon.
5. 5
   Bring the soup to a boil.
6. 6
   Then reduce the heat to low.
7. 7
   Cook the soup, stirring frequently, until thickened, about 9 minutes.
8. 8
   Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9. 9
   Ladle the soup into 4 bowls.
10. 10
    Top each bowl with cheddar cheese, a dollop of yogurt, and a sprinkling of cilantro, and serve.
11. 11
    Fat: 7.9g (before), 2.1g (after)
12. 12
    Calories: 392 (before), 129 (after)
13. 13
    Protein: 12g
14. 14
    Carbohydrates: 21g
15. 15
    Cholesterol: 7mg
16. 16
    Fiber: 5g
17. 17
    Sodium: 1,159mg