Spicy Black Bean Soup

By á-620

Accompaniments

Chopped cilantro; lime wedges; chopped white onion

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 med white onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 fresh jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 1 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp dried oregano
• 2 (19 oz) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 3 cups water
• 1 turkish or 1/2 california bay leaf

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in heavy pot over med-hi heat until it shimmers, then saute onion, garlic and jalapeno with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and 1/2 tsp salt until onion is beginning to brown, 6 - 8 min
Add beans, water, and bay leaf and simmer, covered, stirring occasionally, until soup has thickened slightly, about 15 minutes
Transfer about 2 cups soup to blender and puree
Return to pot and reheat over med-low heat, stirring frequently
Discard bay leaf; season with salt