Easy Spicy Black Bean soup

By keledru

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1-1/2 cups chopped onions
• 2 gloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 1 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1/2 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp cayenne
• 6 cups chicken broth, or less for thicker soup
• 3 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Cheddar cheese
• Sour cream
• Chopped red onion

Preparation

Step 1

In a large heavy pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and peppers and cook until tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Stir in spices and toss to coat vegetables. Pour in stock and beans and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook for 15 minutes.. In a blender, puree half of the soup until smooth and stir back into soup pot.

To serve, top with Cheddar cheese, sour cream and red onions.