Quick and Easy Black Bean Soup

By Meisje

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon chopped
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• pinch of dried oregano
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt to taste
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 14 1/2 fluid ounces water
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• sour cream and salsa

Preparation

Step 1

Place bacon in a cold pot. Turn heat to medium, cook and stir until the bacon is cooked but not crisp.
Stir in onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until the onion turns translucent and golden.
Stir in garlic; cook for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken stock, turn heat to medium-high. Stir in oregano, cayenne and salt. Add black beans and water. Return to a simmer.
Simmer on medium-low, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes. While it's cooking, mash about half the beans to thicken the soup. Top with salsa and sour cream individualy.