Jack’s Black Bean Soup

Submitted By: Tom Covington

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground chuck, browned and drained
• 1 can black bean soup (I prefer Progresso brand)
• ½ cup water (optional)
• 1 (16-ounce) jar salsa (mild or hot, depending on taste)
• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans

Instructions

Combine ingredients and cook for one hour on the stovetop or for at least four hours in a slow-cooker. If possible, make a day ahead to allow flavors to blend. Serve with corn chips and garnishes such as chopped green onions, shredded Cheddar cheese, sour cream, and chopped tomatoes.

Yield: Four servings.
The cook says: Men cooks, take note! This is an easy-to-do recipe that was shared with me by my now-deceased brother-in-law, Jack Caldwell. I share it in honor of him. It’s great out of a Thermos on the tractor or in a duck blind.