Spicy Black Bean Soup

By dhoffmanlatter

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon(s) vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 clove(s) (garlic) finely chopped
• 2 teaspoon(s) chili powder
• 1 teaspoon(s) ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon(s) crushed red peper
• 2 can(s) (15 to 19 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cup(s) water
• 1 can(s) (14 1/2 ounces) chicken broth
• sour cream

Preparation

Step 1

In 3-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in garlic, chili powder, cumin, and crushed red pepper; cook 30 seconds. Stir in beans, water, and broth; heat to boiling over high heat. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
Spoon one-third of mixture into blender; cover, with center part of cover removed to let steam escape, and puree until smooth. Pour puree into bowl. Repeat with remaining mixture

add sour cream