Black Bean Soup

By shelle

Ingredients

• 5 slices bacon, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 3 gloves garlic, minced
• 4 (15.25 ounce) cans black beans, drained
• 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Garnish: sour cream, minced chives

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium Dutch oven, cook bacon over medium-high heat for 3 minutes or until just beginning to brown. Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until onion is tender. Add beans, broth, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes.

In a container of a blender, spoon half of soup; process until almost smooth. Return processed mixture to Dutch oven, stirring to combine. Garnish with sour cream and chives, if desired. Serve immediately.