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Black Bean Soup with Lime

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Black Bean Soup

Marian Blazes
You can have this delicious black bean soup ready in 25 minutes. Served with a salad and bread for an easy, quick dinner. The lime and the cumin really boost the flavor.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 cans black beans, undrained
  • 1.5 cups chicken broth
  • Juice from 2 limes
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

  1. In a large saucepan, sauté the onions with the cumin in the olive oil until golden, fragrant, and soft.

  2. While the onions are cooking, puree the beans with chicken broth.

  3. When the onions are ready, add them to the bean and chicken broth mixture and purée once more.

  4. Stir in lime juice. Taste for seasoning, and season with salt and pepper.

  5. Return the bean mixture to the saucepan and bring to a low simmer. Simmer for 5 minutes, or until heated through. Check seasoning, and serve.

  6. Served 4 to 6.

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