Black Bean Soup
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living- Rosie Mellis, Gardner, Massachusetts
Categories: Soups- Stews -Chowder-Chili
Ingredients
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 Tbsp. olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 3 (15 oz.) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (10 1/2 oz.) can tomatoes and green chiles
- 1 lb. shredded barbecued beef
- 2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar
- Toppings: sour cream, shredded
- Monterey Jack cheese, chopped
- fresh cilantro
Directions
- Saute onion in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat 5 minutes or until tender; stir in garlic, and sauté 1 minute. Stir in broth, beans, and tomatoes and green chiles; reduce heat, and simmer, stirring often 15 minutes.
- Process 1 cup bean mixture in a food processor until smooth. Return bean puree to Dutch oven; add beef and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in vinegar. Serve with desired toppings.
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makes 8 cups