October 28, 2011

Black Bean Soup


About 4 Servings

1 tbsp   EVOO
1   Medium Onion, chopped
2   Carrots, shredded
3   Garlic Cloves, minced
1 tbsp   Dried Parsley
1 tbsp   Apple Cider Vinegar
¼ cup   White Wine
1 tsp   Cumin
1 tsp   Oregano
1   Chicken Bouillon
1 cup   Water
2 – 15 oz cans   Black Beans, drained
2   Bay Leaves
Salt and Pepper

1)   In a large pot, cook the onion, carrots, garlic, and parsley in the EVOO until onion is translucent.
2)   Add the vinegar, wine, cumin, oregano, bouillon, and water to the pot and bring to a boil.
3)   Add the beans and bay leaves to the pot and simmer for 25 minutes.
4)   Carefully pour 4 ladles of the soup into a blender and blend for 10 seconds until thickened. Pour the soup back into the pot and stir to combine.
5)   Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper before serving. Enjoy!

TIP: Top your soup with sour cream, chopped green onions, &/or cilantro. 


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