Spicy Black Bean Soup

from the blog "Deliciously Organic" - http://deliciouslyorganic.blogspot.com/2009/10/spicy-black-bean-soup-and-give-away.html

• Ready In: 3 hrs 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  cups black beans, soaked overnight, then drained
• 8  cups  beef stock
• 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 1  teaspoon paprika
• 1  teaspoon onion powder
• 1  teaspoon garlic
• 1  tablespoon coarse sea salt
• 1  tablespoon tomato paste
• 1⁄2 bunch cilantro, plus 2-3 tablespoons more for garnish
• 1  jalapeno pepper, seeded and sliced
• 1  bunch green onion, chopped
•  sour cream

Directions

1. Combine beans, stock, tomatoes, paprika, onion powder, garlic, sea salt and tomato paste in large pot. Bring to a boil and then lower heat and simmer for 3 hours.
2. Add cilantro, jalapeño and green onions to soup and let simmer for 5 minutes.
3. Using a hand immersion blender, blend until smooth, or transfer to a blender in batches and blend until smooth.
4. Serve with a dollop of sour cream and sprinkle with cilantro.