Black Bean Soup

All you need is a couple cans of beans, an onion, some bacon, and spices to whip up this simple but delicious soup.

Ingredients

• 1 package bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups chicken broth
• pinch of dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt to taste
• 3 (14.5 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 22 fluid ounces water
• 3/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Toppings

• shredded cheese
• sour cream

Instructions

1. Place bacon in a cold pot. Turn heat to medium, cook and stir until the bacon is cooked but not crisp.
2. Stir in onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until the onion turns translucent and golden.
3. Stir in garlic; cook for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken stock, turn heat to medium-high. Stir in oregano and salt. Add black beans and water. Return to a simmer.
4. Simmer on medium-low, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes. While it’s cooking, mash about half the beans to thicken the soup.
5. Stir in black pepper and cumin. Add salt to taste.
6. Serve garnished with shredded cheese and sour cream.