Cooking Instructions
Step 1
In a large pot, heat
Olive Oil (2 Tbsp)
over medium-high heat. Add
Yellow Onion (1)
and
Garlic (3 cloves)
and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the onions are turning translucent.
Step 2
Add
Tomato Paste (4 Tbsp)
and
Ground Cumin (1 tsp)
. Cook, stirring for 1-2 more minutes.
Step 3
Add
Black Beans (3 cans)
and
Vegetable Broth (2 cups)
. Bring to a boil then lower to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes (up to 30 minutes for deeper flavor), stirring occasionally.
Step 4
Use an immersion blender to puree the soup a few times. You don’t want to completely blend the soup, just thicken it up. You can also pour 1 cup into a blender and puree it, then return it to the pot.
Step 5
Serve garnished with
Sour Cream (to taste)
,
Fresh Cilantro (to taste)
,
Avocados (to taste)
, and a dash of
Hot Sauce (to taste)
. May also be served with tortilla chips.
