black bean soup

3/4 c. chopped celery
1 medium onion
3 cloves garlic
1 Tb. oil
3 cans (14 1/2 oz each) chicken broth
2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed
1 jar (16 oz) salsa
1 c. cubed chicken breast
1 c. cooked long grain rice
1 Tb. lime juice
1 tsp. cumin

In large saucepan, saute celery, onion, and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients and heat through. Yields: 10 servings

My suggestions:
Use a box of Uncle Ben's Original Rice and do not add rice until right before serving because it soaks up all the broth.
Use Newman's Own Chunky Garden salsa.
Cook the chicken a head of time in the crock pot with 2-3 Tb of lime juice. It falls apart nicely!
Add a small bad of frozen corn.

i'm back...

So, I have a great friend who lives forever away and she is always looking for new recipes. This blog is officially dedicated to Tanya, but all are welcome to enjoy the recipes found here! I'm not sure how often I will post (probably whenever I get a text from Tanya for something new...) Ty and I both enjoy cooking and trying new recipes. When we find one that's a keeper we will share it with you!