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Quick and Easy Black Bean Soup Recipe

Recipe by: Chef John

"All you need is a couple cans of beans, an onion, some bacon, and spices to whip up this simple but delicious soup."

Directions

1Place bacon in a cold pot. Turn heat to medium, cook and stir until the bacon is cooked but not crisp.
2Stir in onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until the onion turns translucent and golden.
3Stir in garlic; cook for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken stock, turn heat to medium-high. Stir in oregano, cayenne and salt. Add black beans and water. Return to a simmer.
4Simmer on medium-low, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes. While it's cooking, mash about half the beans to thicken the soup.
5Stir in black pepper and cumin. Add salt to taste.
6Make the relish by stirring together minced green onion, sambal paste, and lime juice.
7Serve garnished with relish, chopped green onions, and sour cream.