Salsa Bean Soup

From Cooking Light. I would use my immersion blender for this soup.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  teaspoon  vegetable oil
• 1  tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2  cups water
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  dried chipotle powder
• 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 8  ounces salsa
• 1  tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

Directions

1. Heat oil in large saucepan over med-high. Add garlic; saute 1 minute Stir in water, chipotle powder, beans and salsa. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minute
2. Place 3 cups of black bean mixture in blender; process til smooth. Return pureed mixture to pan. Stir in lime juice; simmer 10 minute Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.