Black Bean Soup for Two

By á-1569

Ingredients

• 1/4 c chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 T olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14 oz) vegetable or beef broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 – 2 tsp lime juice
• 1/8 tsp hot pepper sauce
• Pepper to taste

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, sauté onion and garlic until tender. Stir in the cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Saute 2 min. longer. Add tomato sauce, beans, broth and bay leaf

Bring to boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 45 min. Stir in lime juice; simmer 10 to 15 minutes longer. Discard bay leaf. Add pepper and sauce