Taco Twist Soup

Prep / Total Time  : 20 minutes ... Makes 6 servings
1 ..................medium onion , chopped
3 ..................garlic cloves , minced
2 ..................teaspoons  olive oil
3 ..................cups  vegetable broth or reduced -sodium beef broth
1 .................can (15 ounces) black beans , rinsed and drained
1 .................can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
1-1/2 ............cups picante sauce
1 ..................cup uncooked spiral pasta
1 ..................small green pepper , chopped
2 .................. teaspoons chili powder
1 ..................teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 ...............cup shredded reduced -fat chedder cheese
3 ..................tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
In a large saucepan , saute onion  and garlic in oil  until tender  . Add the broth , beans , tomatoes  , picante  sauce  , pasta , green pepper  and seasoning . Bring to a boil , stirring frequently . Reduce heat ; cover and simmer  for 10 to 15 minutes  or until pasta  is tender  , stirring occasionally . Serve with cheese and sour cream .
Tip : This soup recipe  was lightened up by substituting  black beans  for the ground beef  originally called for  and by topping  off bowlfuls with reduced-fat sour cream  and cheese . Spiral pasta adds a fun twist .
Heart hwalthy and vegetarian will love it .
We will be adding vegetarian recipes  so keep a look out .