Bahia Black Bean Soup

Sourced from http://sidewalkmystic.com and slightly modified. Posted for ZWT 7.

• Ready In: 1 hr 50 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  onion
• 1  capsicum, red, finely diced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 3 (440 g) cans black beans, drained
• 2  cups  stock or 2  cups water
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons oregano
• 1  jalapeno, chopped
• 1 (440 g) can tomatoes, with liquid
• 1⁄2 lime, squeezed for juice
• 1⁄4 cup sherry wine
• 2  tablespoons cilantro, fresh, chopped

• Optional garnish

• 1⁄2 cup sour cream
• 1⁄2 cup cheese, grated
• 1⁄4 cup onion, fine dice
• 1  cup rice, cooked
• 1⁄2 cup salsa

Directions

1. Sauté onion; capsicum and garlic in oil until onion is translucent. Add beans, stock and oregano. Heat thoroughly.
2. In a food processor blend the jalapeño chilli, lime juice and tomato. Puree to finely mince the chili. Add to pan.
3. Simmer at least 1.5 hours. Cool slightly and then whiz in food processor in batches. Reheat
4. Remove from heat and add sherry and cilantro.
5. Garnishes: Rice, grated cheeses, diced onion, salsa, sour cream.