1 cup onion, chopped, 1 large
4 each clove garlic, finely chopped
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 lb black beans, dried
2 cup ham, smoked, cooked, cubed
6 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp red chiles, ground
2 tbsp cilantro, fresh, snipped
1 tbsp oregano leaves, dried
2 tsp cumin, ground
28 oz whole tomatoes, undrained
1 each chipotle chile, *
QUICK CREME FRAICHE
1/3 cup whipping cream
2/3 cup dairy sour cream
GARNISHES
1 red bell pepper, chopped
A Recipe for
Southwest Black Bean Soup
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* Chipotle Chile should be one that has been canned in Adobo Sauce.
Serves: 8
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