Fast and Delicious Black Bean Soup recipe

6 servings

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

1 large carrot, peeled and thinly sliced

3 cloves garlic, minced

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans

1 (14 ounce) can chicken broth

2 cups cubed cooked ham

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1/2 teaspoon salt

ground black pepper to taste

1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

1 cup sour cream

Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Stir in the onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic, and cook 5 minutes, until tender.

Mix in 1 can black beans and chicken broth.

In a blender, puree remaining can of beans until smooth.

Mix into the pot.

Bring soup to a boil.

Reduce heat to low.

Mix in ham, cumin, salt, and pepper.

Simmer 20 minutes.

Garnish with Cheddar cheese and sour cream to serve.