A recipe for Black Bean Soup. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Black Bean Soup shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
2 Tbs. olive oil
1/2 cup onion and red bell pepper, finely diced
2 garlic cloves
1 Tsp. ground cumin
2 cans (15 ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained
4 cups chicken broth
--garnish
4 ounces shredded or diced smoked ham
sour cream
pickled jalapeno or nacho peppers
Directions
Heat 2 Tbs. olive oil. Saute 1/2 cup each finely diced onion and red pepper, cover and cook until tender. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 Tsp. ground cumin and saute a few seconds. Add two (15 ounce) cans rinsed and drained black beans and 4 cups chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to bring flavors together.If too thick, thin with water, then adjust seasoning. Garnish with 4 ounces finely shredded or diced smoked ham, sour cream and pickled jalapeno or nacho peppers, if you wish.
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