Black bean soup (mf)

1 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2tablespoonsOlive oil
½cupOnion and red bell pepper, finely diced
2Garlic cloves
1teaspoonGround cumin
2cans(15 ounce) black beans, rinsed and drained
4cupsChicken broth -garnish---
4ouncesShredded or diced smoked ham
Sour cream
Pickled jalapeno or nacho peppers

Directions

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil. Saute ½ cup each finely diced onion and red pepper, cover and cook until tender. Add 2 cloves minced garlic and 1 teaspoon ground cumin and saute a few seconds. Add two (15 ounce) cans rinsed and drained black beans and 4 cups chicken broth. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes to bring flavors together.

If too thick, thin with water, then adjust seasoning. Garnish with 4 ounces finely shredded or diced smoked ham, sour cream and pickled jalapeno or nacho peppers, if you wish.

Copyright, 1997, TV FOOD NETWORK, G.P., All Rights Reserved Busted by Gail Shermeyer <4paws@...> on Jul 12, 97 Recipe by: COOKING MONDAY TO FRIDAY SHOW #MF6603 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest V1 #668 by 4paws@... (Shermeyer-Gail) on Jul 12, 1997