Creamy Black Bean Soup

This is an easy and forgiving recipe, so you can play around with it a lot. There are many variations all over Mexico: some with cream or milk, others with chicken broth or without it. Some also use dried peppers or fresh peppers.

SERVINGS

4 people

COURSE

Soups

TOTAL TIME

30 mins

CUISINE

Mexico

– Chop the tomatoes and place in a blender along with the chopped onion and garlic. Process until you have a smooth sauce.

Instructions

1

– Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan and then pour the tomato sauce.

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2

– Cook the tomato sauce over medium-high heat for about 7-8 minutes until it starts to boil.

Instructions

3

– While the tomato sauce is cooking, puree the black beans and their broth in a blender or food processor until they have a fine texture.

Instructions

4

– Pour the black bean puree into the saucepan and stir, mixing well. The puree has to have a very fine, silky texture. If you prefer, pass through a strainer to obtain the best results. If the soup is too thick, add the chicken broth a tablespoon at the time to get a creamy texture. Don’t pour it all at once, since it could result in a watery soup. Season soup with salt and pepper.

Instructions

5

– Simmer the soup, stirring frequently for about 15 minutes. Serve warm with your choice of toppings.

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