Black Bean Soup

Need:

2 T olive oil
1 green bell pepper
1 T ground cumin
3 C chicken broth (divided)
1.5 C diced onion
3 garlic cloves minced
2 (15.5) cans black beans, drained
Salt & ground pepper to taste
Serve with bowls of sour cream & salsa.

--Heat oil in soup pot over low heat while chopping the vegetables. Increase head to med-high and stir in onion & green pepper. Saute until tender--about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cummin, and saute until fragrant--about 1 minute.
--Stir in beans & 2.5 C chicken broth. Season w/salt & pepper and simmer for 15 minutes.
--Pour black bean mixture into a blender. Make sure to remove canister cap for steam to escape, puree until smooth (about 30 seconds).
--Return soup to pot, stir in remaining broth and heat through. Ladle a portion of soup into each bowl. Garnish with sour cream & salsa and serve.

From: AllRecipes.com