Black Bean Soup With Fruit Salsa Recipe

Ingredients

1/4 cup diced seeded peeled cucumber1/4 cup diced peeled mango1/4 cup diced fresh pineapple2 tablespoons chopped sweet onion4-1/2 teaspoons lime juice1-1/2 teaspoons grated lime zest1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro1/4 teaspoon chopped seeded jalapeno pepperSOUP:3 bacon strips, diced3/4 cup chopped red onion1 Anaheim pepper, seeded and chopped2 garlic cloves, minced2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained4 teaspoons lime juice1 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

Preparation

For salsa, combine the first eight ingredients in a small bowl; set aside. In large a saucepan, saute bacon and onion until bacon is crisp and onion is tender. Add Anaheim pepper and garlic; cook 1 minute longer.

Stir in the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.

Puree half of the soup in a blender; return to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes. Serve with fruit salsa.