CHILI'S BLACK BEAN SOUP RECIPE - (4/5)

Chili's Black Bean Soup Recipe - (4/5) image

Provided by á-170456

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup diced yellow onion
1/4 cup diced carrots
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
4 beef bouillon cubes
1 cup boiling water
1 1/2 quarts canned black beans not drained
2 tablespoons cooking sherry
1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper
2 teaspoon chili powder
8 ounces smoked sausage cut small dice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

In a medium stock pot, place the olive oil, onion, carrot, and bell pepper. Sauté the vegetables until they are tender. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, add the bouillon cubes, and allow to dissolve. Add the bouillon, cooked beans, and the remaining ingredients (except cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water) to sautéed vegetables. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook approximately 15 minutes. In a blender, puree 1 quart of the soup, and put back into the pot. In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoon water. Add the cornstarch mix to the soup and bring to a boil for 1 minute. Serve with cornbread, white rice, or your favorite side dish. This recipe yields ?? servings.