Black Bean Soup

Directions

1. 1
   In small bowl, cover dried tomatoes with boiling water and set aside.
2. 2
   Saute onions, garlic and cayenne in oil for 5 minutes.
3. 3
   Add cumin, 1/3 cup water and chopped, canned tomatoes.
4. 4
   Add to pan (with juice).
5. 5
   Cover and bring to boil.
6. 6
   Lower heat, simmer uncovered, for 5 minutes.
7. 7
   Add beans and water, simmer and stir occasionally.
8. 8
   Drain and chop softened sun-dried tomatoes.
9. 9
   Add to soup and cook for 5 to 10 minutes.
10. 10
    Stir in the cilantro and remove from heat.
11. 11
    Puree 1/2 of the soup in blender.
12. 12
    Return to pan.
13. 13
    If soup is too thick, add water or tomato juice.
14. 14
    Reheat slowly.