Spicy Black Bean and Bacon Soup
(from Betty’s recipe box)
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 4 people
Categories: Soups
Ingredients
- 2 cans (425 g) black beans
- 1 can (425 g) diced tomatoes, with juice
- 2 tbs olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 slices bacon, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbs ground cumin
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- 375 ml chicken broth
- juice of half a lime
- salt and pepper to taste
- sour cream, to garnish
- 2 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled, to garnish
- chopped fresh cilantro, to garnish
Directions
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Drain beans and rinse with water. Place beans and tomatoes in a food processor or blender, processing until smooth. In a large pot, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onions, bacon and garlic, sauteing until onions are soft and bacon is crisp. Add cumin and jalapeno, stirring to combine.
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Pour in pureed mixture and chicken broth. Bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce heat to medium. Cover pot and simmer for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and sir in lime juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
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Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish each with sour cream, bacon and cilantro, then serve.