Black Bean Soup!

I don't know if this picture does this soup justice or not.

But the truth is, this was THE most delicious black bean soup EVER.

BLACK BEAN SOUP!

Here's my recipe:

1/2 cup onions, diced

1/2 cup red bell pepper, diced

2 jalapenos, diced

2 garlic cloves, minced

2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce

1 Tbs. chili powder

1 Tbs. cumin

1 can tomatoes

3-4 cups chicken stock (I used homemade stock that I had in the freezer!)

3 cups cooked black beans

salt and pepper to taste (be liberal!)

Juice and zest of half a lime

Saute the first four ingredients in BACON GREASE.

(LOADS of flavor, that bacon grease has.  I save mine in a jar for such uses!)

Then add the rest of the ingredients and stir.

Using a hand blender, (OR, pour into a regular blender),

puree all the ingredients until smooth...or your desired texture.

Simmer for about 30 minutes.

Top with sour cream and cilantro, then ENJOY!

It's really super yummy!