Sunday, July 26, 2009

Black Bean and Roasted Red Pepper Soup

  • 1 1/2 TB Olive Oil
  • 1 medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 2 cans fire roasted tomatoes
  • 6 oz jarred roasted red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 1/2 ts cumin
  • 1 ts chili powder
  • 1/2 ts salt
  • 1/2 ts hot sauce

--Cook oil and onion in skillet until translucent. Add garlic and cook 1-2 mins longer

--add all remaining ingredients and stir very well

--bring to a boil

--reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes

Serve with crackers and a nice side salad