Bahia Black Bean Soup

• 1 onion
• 1 capsicum, red, finely diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 (440 g) cans black beans, drained
• 2 cups stock or 2 cups water
• 1 12 teaspoons oregano
• 1 jalapeno, chopped
• 1 (440 g) can tomatoes, with liquid
• 12 lime, squeezed for juice
• 14 cup sherry wine
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped
• 12 cup sour cream
• 12 cup cheese, grated
• 14 cup onion, fine dice
• 1 cup rice, cooked
• 12 cup salsa

1. Saute onion; capsicum and garlic in oil until onion is translucent.
2. Add beans, stock and oregano.
3. Heat thoroughly.
4. In a food processor blend the jalapeno chilli, lime juice and tomato.
5. Puree to finely mince the chili.
6. Add to pan.
7. Simmer at least 1.5 hours.
8. Cool slightly and then whiz in food processor in batches.
9. Reheat
10. Remove from heat and add sherry and cilantro.
11. Garnishes: Rice, grated cheeses, diced onion, salsa, sour cream.

onion, garlic, olive oil, stock, oregano, lime, sherry wine, cilantro, sour cream, cheese, onion, rice, salsa

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/bahia-black-bean-soup-456193 (may not work)