BLACK BEAN AND TOMATO SOUP

BLACK BEAN AND TOMATO SOUP image

Yield 2 large bowls

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/8 cup vegatable oil
1/2 medium onion, chopped
1/8 cup garlic, large minced
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely minced
1 cup white wine
1/8 cup tomato paste
1/2 tbs salt
1/2 tbs cumin
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbs chili powder
2 cups water
3 cups black beans, soaked in water then drained
1.5 large tomatoes, diced
Garnish: cilantro, scallions (and sour cream or creme fraiche if you like)

Steps:

1. In large, heavy pot, saute onions, garlic and jalapenos in oil over medium-high heat until onions are soft, about 5 minutes. 2. Add wine and simmer about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to loosen bits from bottom of pan. 3. Add all remaining ingredients (except garnishes) and simmer for 1 to 2 hours. 4. Puree 3/4 of the soup in food processor, leaving out 1/4 of the chunky part. Combine and re-heat in pot. 5. Ladle into bowls and add garnishes.