EASY BLACK BEAN SOUP

 

INGREDIENTS

• 3tablespoons olive oil
• 1medium onion, chopped
• 1tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 -3cloves garlic
• 2(14 1/2 ounce) cans black beans
• 2cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
• salt and pepper
• 1small red onion, chopped fine
• ¹⁄₄cup cilantro   coarsely chopped or finely chopped (whatever you prefer) 
  
  

  
  

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         DIRECTIONS

• Saute onion in olive oil.
• When onion becomes translucent, add cumin.
• Cook 30 seconds, then add garlic and cook for another 30 to 60 seconds.
• Add 1 can black beans and 2 cups vegetable broth.
• Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
• Turn off heat.
• Using a hand blender, blend the ingredients in the pot, or transfer to a blender.
• Add the second can of beans to the pot along with blended ingredients and bring to a simmer.
• Serve soup with bowls of red onion and cilantro for garnish.
• I add a bit of cilantro to the pot, too.
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