Spicy Black Bean Soup

• 2 cups black beans, soaked overnight, then drained
• 8 cups beef stock
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 1 tablespoon coarse sea salt
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 12 bunch cilantro, plus 2-3 tablespoons more for garnish
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1 bunch green onion, chopped
• sour cream

1. Combine beans, stock, tomatoes, paprika, onion powder, garlic, sea salt and tomato paste in large pot.
2. Bring to a boil and then lower heat and simmer for 3 hours.
3. Add cilantro, jalapeno and green onions to soup and let simmer for 5 minutes.
4. Using a hand immersion blender, blend until smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
5. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro.

black beans, beef stock, tomatoes, paprika, onion powder, garlic, salt, tomato paste, cilantro, pepper, green onion, sour cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-black-bean-soup-406419 (may not work)