Spicy Vegetarian Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (16-ounce) package frozen pepper stir-fry, slightly thawed
• 1 (12-ounce) package frozen meatless burger crumbles (such as Morningstar Farms or Boca)
• 1 (16-ounce) bottle chunky salsa
• 1 (14-ounce) can organic vegetable broth (such as Swanson Certified Organic)
• 2 teaspoons salt-free Mexican seasoning
• 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded 50% reduced-fat Cheddar cheese with jalapeño peppers (such as Cabot)

Preparation

1. Mash half of beans with a fork. Combine mashed beans and remaining beans in a Dutch oven. Add pepper stir-fry and next 4 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls; top with cheese.