I have a super easy and healthy recipe for Black Bean Soup with Real California Cotija Cheese to share today! Itโs only 3 ingredients and really good! And to celebrate Hispanic Heritage month Iโm sharing some information on my favorite Mexican cheese โ Cotija.

Cotija cheese is my favorite because it is salty and has a strong flavor without being pungent or overwhelming the other flavors of a dish. I love to eat it rolled up in a warm corn tortilla. So simple and delicious!
Iโm Mexican-American so Iโm super familiar with this crumbly cheese used as a topping for tacos or soup. And itโs very common in Mexican restaurants. But in case you havenโt used it at homeโฆ hereโs some information on the taste, where itโs from and how to use it:

It is usually sold in small rounds in the cheese section of your local grocery store. Make sure to look for the Real California Milk seal when you buy it!
For more information check out the Real California Milk โ Cheese Types chart and click on Hispanic Cheese at the top. It has a description of several different types of cheese and how theyโre best used.

Okay โ now letโs make some black bean soup!
This recipe is so simple it almost seems too easy, too good to be trueโฆ but itโs delicious!
The secret is to use a really good salsa. I love a medium salsa with roasted peppers or something with a lot of garlic. And after combining all the ingredients, taste and add more salsa or season with salt & pepper as needed.

Black Bean Soup Recipe with Cotija Cheese
Ingredients:
- 2 cans black beans (not drained)
- 2 cups salsa (roasted garlic works great)
- 1/2 cup Real California cotija cheese
- optional: cilantro, avocado, tortilla chips
Directions:
Combine beans and salsa in a sauce pot and heat thoroughly. Stir.
Serve topped with crumbled cotija cheese.
Optional – add avocado, cilantro and tortilla chips (or your favorite toppings).
Enjoy!

Look for the Real California Milk seal when youโre shopping for your favorite cheese. The seal means itโs made with Real California Milk โ 99% of the dairy farms here are family owned.
Question: Have you used Cotija Cheese at home?
Itโs one of my favorites โ so yeah!
This post is in partnership with Real California Milk. All opinions are my own.
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