Boulder Black Bean Soup
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
- 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup onion, chopped (optional)
- 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese (optional)
- Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Saute onion and garlic until tender (about 5 minutes). Stir in oregano, thyme, cumin, and pepper; cook one minute longer. Place half of beans in a blender and puree until smooth, adding chicken broth as needed to make a smooth puree. Add puree and remaning whole beans and broth to saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then simmer uncovered for 20-30 minutes. Serve garnished with diced tomatoes, and if desired, onion and shredded cheese.
olive oil, onion, garlic, oregano, thyme, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, black beans, chicken broth, tomatoes, onion, monterey jack cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/boulder-black-bean-soup-348287 (may not work)