Mexican Black Bean Soup With Sausage

NcMysteryShopper's Note:

The author of Seriously Simple, Diane Rossen Worthington, created this awesome and seriously simple soup.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 15 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
• 1 canned chipotle chile, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 30 ounces black beans, drained
• 3 cups chicken stock or 3 cups low sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 lb smoky cooked sausage, such as andouille or 3/4 lb kielbasa, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons very finely chopped cilantro
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• sour cream, for serving
• lime wedge, for serving

Directions:

1. In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic along with the chipotle, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add the black beans and chicken stock and simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes. Using a potato masher, coarsely crush some of the beans.
2. Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage to the beans, along with the lime juice and cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Simmer the soup for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve, passing the sour cream and lime wedges separately.

Reviews

[Cilantro in Canada]

This soup is very good easy to make and much spicier the second day. My husband I and I both enjoyed this. Thanks for the recipe.

[buckeye1953]

WOW! This is SOOO good! I made it exactly as indicated and it was fantastic. I don't think it could possibly be improved. I especially like that "zing" of the lime when added at the table. It contrasts with the cool, creamy sour cream and the "BAM!" of the chipotle. Delicious!

[Chef #371785]

I can't believe I haven't rated this. I have made this soup multiple times and we just love it.