Another Black Bean Soup

Adapted from the black been soup recipe by Jay Disney Let There be Lite Cookbook. I vary it from time to time by using black and white beans (cannelini.) 

• Ready In: 1 hr 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  small onion
• 1 -2  garlic clove, minced
• 1  teaspoon  oil
• 1 (18 ounce) can Italian tomatoes, chopped and drained
• 1⁄3 cup  red pepper
• 1⁄3 cup green pepper
• 1  bay leaf
• 3 -4  cups chicken broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon thyme
• 1  teaspoon basil
• 1  cup white wine
• 4  tablespoons lemon juice
• 4  cups  cooked black beans
• 1  tablespoon soy sauce
• 2  tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1  chicken breast, diced

Directions

1. Add oil to hot pot.
2. Add onions and garlic and fry until onions are translucent.
3. Add tomatoes, peppers, bay leaf, chicken stock, basil, thyme, wine, and lemon juice, and let simmer for 15 minute.
4. Add beans and let cook another 15 minute.
5. Add parsley and chicken, and cook until chicken is done.
6. When soup is done, mash some of the beans.