Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup rice
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ancho chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 lime (juiced)
  • 1 15 oz can black beans (drained)
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup salsa (I used Jardines Campfire Salsa)

Instruction

  • Heat the oil in a sauce pan over medium high heat. Whisk in the tomato paste and cook for about one minute.
  • Add the rice and all the seasonings (salt through cayenne pepper) and cook, stirring often, for several minutes.
  • Reduce the heat a bit to avoid splattering and add the chicken broth, beans, lime juice and salsa. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until rice is tender. 
  • Serve the soup immediately, topped with cheese and sour cream, if desired.