Black Bean Onion Soup

Name: Black Bean Onion Soup
Ingredients: 2 medium onions, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 5 1/2 cups cooked black beans (about 4 15-ounce cans); 7 cups water; 1 cup green pepper, chopped; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

9 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
5 1/2 cups cooked black beans (about 4 15-ounce cans)
7 cups water
1 cup green pepper, chopped
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
shredded cheddar cheese (optional)

Directions

1

In a skillet over medium heat, saute the onion and garlic in the oil until soft (approx 5-7 min/).
2

Combine the onion and garlic in large pot with beans and water. Bring to a boil.
3

Add the green pepper, reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
4

Allow to cool slightly and then puree half of the soup in a blender.
5

Return mixture from blender to pot and heat to serving temperature.
6

Top with cheese and serve with whole wheat bread or crackers.