Black Bean and Potato Soup
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Mr. Food.com
Serves 6 peopleCategories: Soups- stews- chowders
Ingredients
- 2 Idaho potatoes, peeled and chopped
- Salt
- 2 (14oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained, divided use
- 1 (14oz.) can fire-roasted tomatoes, undrained
- 2 cups chicken broth or vegetable stock
- 1/2 tsp. oregano
- 1/2 tsp. cumin
- Seas salt to taste
Directions
- In a large pot, combine the potatoes with enough cold water to cover by 1 inch. Add a generous pinch of salt, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain.
- In a blender, combine 1 can of the black beans, the cooked potatoes and the tomatoes with their liquid; puree until smooth.
- Transfer the pureed mixture to the pot used to cook the potatoes and add the chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Add the oregano, cumin, salt and remaining black beans and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. thin with additional broth, if necessary.