Mexican Black Bean Soup
- Ready In:
- 1hr 15mins
- Ingredients:
- 12
- Serves:
-
6
ingredients
- 3 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15 ounce) can tomatoes and green chilies (I use Rotel)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 3⁄4 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1⁄4 lb bacon
- 4 cups chicken broth
- sour cream
- Mexican blend cheese, shredded
directions
- Cook bacon in large pot over medium heat until crisp, stirring frequently.
- Remove bacon and chop coarsely.
- Leave approximately 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in pan and add chopped bacon, onion, garlic, & bay leaf.
- When onion is tender, add tomatoes and seasonings and stir until aromatic.
- Add beans and broth.
- Cook at a slow boil until thickened, stirring occasionally, about 1 1/2 - 2 hours (you may also use a slow cooker on low-med heat for this last step).
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream and shredded cheese on top.
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28-year-old Mom of 3-year-old boy Maximus and 1 year old girl Adelaide. My husband Abe and I enjoy sports, fitness, movies, and just being with our family. I love to cook for my family and I love finding new recipes!
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