QUICK BLACK BEAN SOUP

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Provided by Mark Flemming

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Tomato     Quick & Easy     High Fiber     Fall     Winter     Healthy     Bon Appétit     New York

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large onion, chopped
1 red or green bell pepper, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 14 1/2-ounce can peeled tomatoes, chopped, juices reserved
1 4-ounce can diced green chilies
1 tablespoon dried thyme, crumbled
4 16-ounce cans black beans, drained, rinsed
2 cups (or more) canned low-salt chicken broth
Sour cream
Sliced green onions

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic and sauté until onion is tender, about 10 minutes. Mix in tomatoes with their juices, chilies and thyme. Reduce heat to low and simmer until vegetables are very soft, about 10 minutes. Add beans and 2 cups chicken broth. Puree soup in batches in processor or blender until smooth. Return soup to pot. (Can be prepared 4 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • Bring soup to simmer. Thin with more broth if necessary. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Garnish with sour cream and sliced green onions.

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