Spicy Bean Soup

Adapted from a recipe at Kalyn’s Kitchen

Ingredients:

• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 2 teaspoons oregano
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 package taco seasoning
• 4 cans black beans
• 1 quart broth (chicken or vegetable)
• 1 – 2 tablespoons green Tabasco sauce
• 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped or 1/4 cup dried cilantro
• 1 cup salsa
• juice of 1 lime

Directions:

1. Heat oil on high  in heavy stock pot
2. Saute onions until lightly brown
3. Reduce heat to medium and add garlic and all the spices.
4. Cook for about 2 minutes
5. Using a blender, puree one can of beans including juice
6. Add pureed beans and the other 3 cans of beans to the pot.
7. Rinse bean cans with about 1/2 can of water each adding this to the pot
8. Add the broth, salsa, green Tabasco, and cilantro to the pot
9. Reduce heat to simmer and simmer for an hour or more.
10. Taste and adjust seasonings before serving