Black Bean Soup 
1-½ pounds lean ground beef 
1 medium onion, chopped 
¼ teaspoon minced garlic 
1 (16 ounce) can black beans, drained 
1 (16 ounce) can chopped peeled tomatoes 
1 (14 ounce) can beef broth 
1 cup salsa 
1 cup water 
2 to 3 tablespoons chopped jalapeno chilies 
1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder 
1 to 2 tablespoons dried cilantro 
Brown ground beef with onion and garlic in large skillet, stirring until crumble; drain.
 Combine beans, tomatoes, broth, salsa and water in large saucepan. Add ground
 beef mixture; stir until mixed. Add chilies, chili powder and cilantro; stir until mixed. 
Simmer over low hear for 1 hour. May be cooked in slow cooker on Low for several hours. 
Serve with grated cheese, sour cream, additional salsa and corn bread.