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" This hearty, spicy soup has a lot of flavor and is high in protein without being high in fat "

Red Kidney Bean Soup with Lime Yogurt

Added on Wed Jul 16 2008

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The Basics

• Dish: Soups
• cuisine: Other
• Serves: 4
• Prep Time: 0hrs 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 0hrs 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion chopped
• 1 medium carrot chopped
• 1 stalk celery chopped
• 4 medium cloves garlic chopped
• 3 cups+1 tbsp. chicken or vegetable broth
• 3 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tbsp. ground cumin
• 2 tbsp. red chili powder
• 1 tbsp. dried oregano
• 15 oz organic red kidney
• to taste salt and pepper
• --------- LIME YOGURT
• ½ cup plain yogurt
• 1 tbsp. lime or lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro

Method

Chop onions and garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.
Chop carrots and celery.
Heat 1 TBS broth in medium sized soup pot. Healthy Sauté onion in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent. Add garlic, carrots, celery, and continue to sauté for another minute.
Add broth, tomato paste, kidney beans, and spices. Bring to a boil. Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium low and simmer uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Let cool for a few minutes while making lime yogurt.
Make lime yogurt by combining yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro in separate small bowl.
Blend soup. Be careful to start blender on low speed so hot soup does not erupt and burn you. And make sure you don't fill blender more than half full. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Reheat, and pour into serving bowls, top with a spoonful of lime yogurt, and serve.