Mom's Black Bean & Turkey Sausage Soup

Ingredients:
1/2 package Oscar Meyer smoked turkey sausage
1/2 box (or 16 oz.) chicken broth
1 can black beans (drained & rinsed)
1 can petite-diced tomatoes

Directions:
Chop sausage into bite size pieces (quarters work well)
Heat in sauce pan till heated through
Pour in tomatoes with juice
Add beans
Cook over medium heat until hot

*Good with cornbread
*Can add salsa for a different flavor

Amy's Black Bean Soup

Ingredients:
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 small onion, chopped
1 c. chicken broth
(2) 16 oz. cans black beans
(1) 16 oz. favorite salsa
4 tbsp. lime juice
2 tsp. ground cumin
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
Optional:
sour cream
fresh cilantro
shredded cheese
Frito chips

Directions:
Place 1 can of beans and broth in blender. Blend until smooth. Coat a saucepan with Pam. Cook garlic and onion until tender, about 5 minutes. Add blended beans, remaining beans, salsa, lime juice, cumin and red pepper. Bring to boil. Reduce heat, simmer for 25-30 min., stirring occasionally. Garnish with sour cream, cilantro, shredded cheese and Fritos (optional).