Sausage and Black Bean Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. Sausage (any type)
• 1 cup Chopped Bell Pepper (any color)
• 2 cups Chicken Stock
• 15 oz. Black Beans
• 1/2 cup Salsa
• Salt (to taste)
• Chopped Cilantro (optional)

Instructions:

1. Brown sausage in the pot that will be used for the soup.
2. Add peppers and sauté until peppers are softened.
3. Add stock and bring to a boil.
4. Lower the temperature to low and add rinsed and drained black beans and salsa. Simmer for 10 minutes.
5. Serve in bowl and top with cilantro.