Black Bean and Potato Soup

(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)

Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- Mr. Food.com

Serves 6 people

Categories: 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

  1. 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.
  2. In a blender, combine 1 can of the black beans, the cooked potatoes and the tomatoes with their liquid; puree until smooth.
  3. 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.

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