Status: ROGUE

This has been one hell of a month! Being back on a college campus reminds me of all the organizing and event planning that happens for Black History Month. Africana students coming together to take space, share their histories, and give homage to their cultures collectively! With all of that, I have been busy supporting them to make this month successful.

When my schedule is packed, I really depend on one pot meals to make my life easier...and to make sure I eat a little more healthy. Below, you will find my Black Bean Turkey Salsa Soup. You can follow my steps below, or you can skip the first step and dump everything in the pot at one time. It is up to you-- just get in that kitchen and do something! Let me know what you think :)

Money Matters
I spent $20 to make 4 big servings-- that’s $5/bowl. I honestly could not finish a whole bowl, so you could possibly get 6 servings.

#ROGUElyfe

Use pork bacon--gives a little more flavor
If you would like to cut down on the calories, try swapping out the chicken broth for veggie.
Play around with your salsa options...have some fun
Skip the first step and put everything right in the crockpot

My Recipe
4 slices of turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
1 Tbsp olive oil
Large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, diced
1 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp each sea salt and black pepper
28 oz. can crushed tomatoes
2 cups low sodium chicken broth
1 cup chunky salsa
1 4-ounce can mild diced green chilis
1 15-ounce can black beans, lightly drained

Directions

Heat oil in a medium skillet. Add onions and garlic. Cook for 7 minutes, then add bacon.

In your crockpot add tomato paste, water, veggie broth, salsa, green chilis, black beans, salt, pepper, cumin, chili powder. Add the onion mixture and stir to combine. Cook on low for 4 hours.

Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more spices, salt or pepper. Serve in bowls, topped with chips/cheese/sour cream-- whatever you want and enjoy!

Happy Cooking Y’all :)