black bean soup

Name: Black Bean Soup
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, diced; 2 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1 - jalapeno pepper, diced; 2 cup(s) cooked black beans; 1 can(s) diced tomatoes; 2 cup(s) water; 1 teaspoon(s) cumin; 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil, extra virgin; - kosher salt to taste; - cilantro, fresh for garnish; 1 medium avocado, cut into pieces for garnish, optional

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Marsha Gardner

Florala, AL

Updated on Oct 6, 2012

My husband and son love black beans so I keep cans of black beans on hand so they can whip a bowl of soup anytime they want.

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method Stove Top

yield 4-6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 - jalapeno pepper, diced
2 cups cooked black beans
1 can diced tomatoes
2 cups water
1 teaspoon cumin
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
- kosher salt to taste
- cilantro, fresh for garnish
1 medium avocado, cut into pieces for garnish, optional

How To Make black bean soup

Step 1

In a 4 a 4 quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. When oil is hot, add onion and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and jalapeno pepper and cook for 1 more minute.

Step 2

Add beans, tomatoes and water. Bring it to quick boil. Add salt, cumin and black pepper for your taste.
Step 3

Let it simmer for 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Serve in a soup bowl over brown rice if desired. Garnish with cilantro and diced avocado.
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