Lentil And Black Bean Soup

I can thank my niece, Melissa, for this yummy recipe. I don't know, maybe you have to be a runner to love it. Either that or you just have to be healthy minded. Then again  you might just love this recipe if you love good soup. I love to run, I love to be healthy 
and I love good soup. There ya go, this recipe is a winner!


Lentil and Black Bean Soup 


1/2 lg. onion
1 minced garlic clove
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. cumin
1/4 tsp. paprika
2 c. vegetable broth
1 tbs. tomato paste
1/2 c. lentils (rinsed & picked through)
1 c. black beans (canned, drained & rinsed)
1/4 tsp. salt & 1/4 tsp. pepper
juice of 1 lime

Chop onion & saute in pot on med. heat until soft. Add garlic clove, chili powder, cumin & paprika - saute 1 min. Add vegetable broth & tomato paste; bring to a boil. Add lentils, cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Partially mash black beans; add to soup with salt, pepper & lime juice. Cook 5 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.

I love this soup! It tastes great after a long run on a chilly day, and it is very healthy. Hope you like it as much. Enjoy!