Black Bean Soup

This is the first soup that BOTH my kids would eat and ask for seconds. I think the original recipe was in Family Fun magazine, but I've modified it a bit. I love this recipe because it's really quick -- I can have it on the table in 15 minutes.

2 cans black beans, rinsed

1 can chicken broth

1 cup salsa (I always use Pace Picante Sauce, medium -- but, I recommend using whatever your family's favorite salsa is, so that the flavors are familiar)

1 Tbs. lemon juice

1 cup frozen corn (optional)

Toppings: grated cheddar, chopped cilantro, tortilla chips

1. Heat beans and chicken broth to a low simmer. Add salsa.
2. Place in a food processor to puree or use an immersion blender in the pot.
3. Add corn and reheat until corn is hot. (If your kids don't like "chunks" in their soup, skip the corn.)
4. Add lemon juice
5. Serve with toppings on the table: grated cheddar, chopped cilantro and tortilla chips