DAVE LIEBERMAN'S BLACK BEAN SOUP

Dave Lieberman's Black Bean Soup image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 18

10 slices of bacon
2 TB extra virgin olive oil
2 medium onions, chopped (about 2.5 cups)
6 garlic cloves, pressed
1 can (14.5 oz) low sodium veggie broth
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 TB ketchup
2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 TB chili powder
4 cans (15.5 oz each) black beans, drained
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 bunch cilantro
juice of 1 lime
Optional garnishes:
- thinly sliced scallions
- sour cream
- shredded cheese

Steps:

Dice the bacon and put it in a large heavy pot. Sautee the bacon on medium heat for about 4 mins.
Sautee the onions in the olive oil until they start to turn translucent (about 5 min). Stir in the garlic and cook until you start to smell it (about 1 min).
Add the broth, tomatoes, ketchup, worcestershire, chili powder, and beans. Stir and turn heat to high to bring soup to a boil. Then adjust the heat down so that the soup is bubbling gently. Season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, rinse cilantro and shake dry. Remove all thick stems. Chop the cilantro coarsely and stir it into the soup after it's been simmering for 10 minutes. Continue to cook the soup until it thickens, about 5 more minutes. Squeeze in the lime juice before serving.