Saturday, April 16, 2011

Black Bean Soup

quick, easy, satisfying

2 cans black beans - drained and rinsed
an onion - diced
cumin
cilantro - chopped
water - a cup
chicken stock - a quart

saute onion in oil in a pot until nice and soft.
sprinkle in some cumin (about a tsp or 2).
add beans, water, stock and boil.
hit with couple generous pinches of salt and pepper.
simmer for 25-30 min.
add cilantro and serve hot.

like cheese? sprinkle some of your favorite on top - shred some cheddar, smoked gouda, jack, whatever.

want extra protein? throw in some shredded roast chicken.

Done!