Chilled Bean Soup

Name: Chilled Bean Soup
Ingredients: 4 cups chopped seeded tomatoes; 2 cups spicy hot V8 juice; 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup chopped cucumber; 1 cup chopped sweet red or yellow pepper; 1/2 cup chopped red onion; 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teapoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 7 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream; Sliced cucumber, optional

14 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

4 cups chopped seeded tomatoes
2 cups spicy hot V8 juice
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup chopped cucumber
1 cup chopped sweet red or yellow pepper
1/2 cup chopped red onion
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teapoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
7 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
Sliced cucumber, optional

Directions

1

In a blender, combine tomatoes and V8 juice; cover and process just until blended.
2

Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in the beans, chopped cucumber, sweet pepper, onion, vinegar, sugar and seasonings.
3

Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve with sour cream. Garnish with sliced cucumber if desired.