Easy Black Bean Soup

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

9 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Saute onion in olive oil.
2

When onion becomes translucent, add cumin.
3

Cook 30 seconds, then add garlic and cook for another 30 to 60 seconds.
4

Add 1 can black beans and 2 cups vegetable broth.
5

Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally.
6

Turn off heat.
7

Using a hand blender, blend the ingredients in the pot, or transfer to a blender.
8

Add the second can of beans to the pot along with blended ingredients and bring to a simmer.
9

Serve soup with bowls of red onion and cilantro for garnish.
10

I add a bit of cilantro to the pot, too.
11

Can be doubled or frozen.