Salsa Bean Soup

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 cups water
• 12 teaspoon dried chipotle powder
• 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 8 ounces salsa
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 12 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 12 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over med-high.
2. Add garlic; saute 1 minute Stir in water, chipotle powder, beans and salsa.
3. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minute
4. Place 3 cups of black bean mixture in blender; process til smooth.
5. Return pureed mixture to pan.
6. Stir in lime juice; simmer 10 minute Remove from heat and stir in cilantro.
7. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

vegetable oil, garlic, water, chipotle powder, black beans, salsa, lime juice, fresh cilantro, cheese

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/salsa-bean-soup-240507 (may not work)