Instant Black Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
1/2 cup salsa
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 (8 ounce) can chicken broth (a)
5 tablespoons green onions
2 1/2 tablespoons cilantro
1/2 - 1 lb ground beef (optional)
1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
sour cream

Preparation

If using beef, brown and drain fat.
Add beans, onions, chili powder, salsa, broth and cilantro to crockpot or soup pot.
Bring to a boil then reduce heat and stir while mashing some beans.
For soup pot: simmer over medium low heat 30 minutes to an hour.
For crockpot: cook on low for 2-3 hours.
Top with cheese and sour cream when serving.