Ingredients

• In a food processor add:
• ½ green pepper
• ½ tomato
• ½ small onion
• ½ jalapeno pepper
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. cilantro
• salt, to taste
• In a saucepan add:
• 15 ounces black beans, (1 can)
• 14 ounces chicken broth, (1 can)
• 2 ounces tomato paste, (1/2 can)
• 2 Tbsp. pimento-stuffed olives, chopped
• salt
• ground black pepper
• cayenne pepper
• Optional Toppings
• white rice, cooked
• onion, chopped
• cilantro, chopped
• sour cream

Method

Bring everything to a boil over medium heat. Skim off any foam that rises to the surface. Remove from heat.

Wait 5 to 10 min. for beans to soak up more of the liquid.

Serve hot, ladled into warm bowls.

Categories

Soups