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Black Bean Soup (recipes)


Black Bean Soup

(serves 2 to 4)



Ingredients

4 tablespoons of olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1/2 cup chopped green pepper

3 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped

2 carrots, chopped finely

1 teaspoon jalapeno, chopped finely

1 teaspoon cumin

1 15 ounce can black beans, not drained

2 cups chicken broth

2 teaspoons lemon juice

1 tablespoons cilantro, finely chopped (optional)

sour cream and chopped green onion for garnish



Directions

In a large sauce pan, heat oil and add onions; saute for 1 minute. Add garlic; saute for 1 more minute. Add green peppers, carrots, jalapeno and saute for 4 minutes. Add cumin, black beans and chicken broth to vegetables; cook for 20 minutes or till vegetables are tender. Add lemon and cilantro and cook for 1 minute more. Garnish with sour cream and green onion.