BLACK BEAN SOUP
1T vegetable oil
2/3C chopped onions
1T ground cumin
3 (15 oz) cans black beans, undrained, divided
1 (15 oz) can chicken broth
2 1/2C medium chunky salsa
Juice and zest of 1 lime
1/4C chopped cilantro, optional
sour cream, optional
1. Heat veg oil in a large saucepan. Add onions and cumin and cook over medium heat until onions are tender.
2. Puree 2 cans of beans with their liquid and chicken broth in a blender. Add to saucepan.
3. Stir in remaining can of beans, salsa, lime juice and zest, and cilantro, if using. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 minutes.
Top each serving with a dollop of sour cream and additional cilantro, if desired.