Recipe: Hearty Black Bean Soup (food processor or blender)

HEARTY BLACK BEAN SOUP

2 tsp. olive oil
1 large yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. dried oregano, crumbled
1/4 tsp dried thyme, crumbled
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
1/8 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 1/2 cups cooked and drained black beans
1 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
4 tsp. chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Heat the oil in a heavy saucepan over moderate heat for 1 minute. Add onion and garlic and cook uncovered for 5 minutes or until the onion is soft.

Stir in the oregano, thyme, cumin and cayenne, and cook, stirring, 1 minute longer.

Place half of the black beans in a food processor or blender, and puree. If necessary, and some of the chicken broth.

Add the puree, remaining beans, and broth to the saucepan, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered for 15 minutes. Garnish with coriander.

Servings: 4
Source: Reader's Digest Great Recipes for Good Health