Wendy's Black Bean Soup (3 Ingredients!)

I got this incredibly simple recipe from a friend about 10 years ago, and it has been a family favorite ever since.  I'm not sure if "incredibly simple" is a better description or "ridiculously easy," so take your pick.

It's so easy, in fact, that I decided it would be the perfect thing to make after an 8-hour driving trip.  You know, the kind of trip when you know you'll be way too tired to make anything but you also will be tired of fast food?  Yeah, that.

We pulled in after this 8-hour road trip and literally had this on the table 20 minutes later.  It's one of those warm comfort foods that just hits the spot.  It's hearty and healthy, too.

WENDY'S BLACK BEAN SOUP

PREP TIME:  5 minutes
COOK TIME:  5-10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2  14-oz. cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 c. salsa
• 2 c. chicken broth

DIRECTIONS

Combine the ingredients in a large soup pot.  Bring to a boil.  If desired, mash the beans a little with a potato masher or an immersion blender.  Serve hot with crushed tortilla chips, shredded cheese, and/or sour cream* if desired.

*Did you know you can actually buy pantry-friendly shredded cheese and sour cream if you like?  (Right here.)  The chips, cheese, and sour cream are optional, though, so if you don't have them, don't worry.  This is a delicious soup anyway.

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