BLACK BEAN-TOMATO SOUP WITH CILANTRO-LIME CREAM
From Cooking Light. This was one of the first black bean soups I made and we all enjoyed it very much. I used an immersion blender right in the pot. Timings are approximate
Provided by wicked cook 46
Categories Black Beans
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat until crisp.
- Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, reserving 1 teaspoon drippings in pan; set bacon aside.
- Add onion and celery to pan; cook 5 minutes or until celery is tender.
- Stir in 3/4 teaspoon cumin, chile powder, and garlic; cook 1 minute.
- Stir in bacon, pepper, beans, tomatoes, and broth; bring to a boil.
- Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes.
- Place half of bean mixture in a blender. Remove center piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape); secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters).
- Blend until smooth.
- Pour into a large bowl.
- Repeat procedure with remaining bean mixture; process until smooth. Keep warm.
- Combine sour cream, remaining 1/4 teaspoon cumin, cilantro, rind, and juice in a small bowl. Drizzle cream over soup.
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