Black Bean Soup

Name: Black Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups dried black beans; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3 cups chopped onion; 1 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 tablespoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 cups organic vegetable broth; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 8 teaspoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese; 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion (optional); 1/4 cup light sour cream (optional); 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

17 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups dried black beans
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups chopped onion
1 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups organic vegetable broth
2 cups water
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
8 teaspoons shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion (optional)
1/4 cup light sour cream (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Directions

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Sort and wash beans; place in a large saucepan. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans; bring to a boil. Cook 2 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain beans.
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Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add oil; swirl to coat. Add onion and bell pepper; cook 8 minutes or until tender, stirring frequently. Add cumin, oregano, and garlic; saute 1 minute. Add beans, vegetable broth, and water. Bring to a boil; partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour and 30 minutes or until beans are tender.
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Place half of bean mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). Blend until smooth. Return pureed soup to pan. Stir in lime juice and next 3 ingredients (through black pepper). Ladle soup into bowls; top evenly with cheese, and if desired, onion, sour cream, and cilantro.
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