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Black Bean Soup
What could be better than hearty black bean soup? How about hearty black bean soup in a hurry?
Serves 8 - 10
48 oz	black beans, undrained
1 1/2 cups	chicken broth
1 tbsp	vegetable oil
1	small onion, chopped
4	cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 1/2 cups	thick & chunky salsa
2 tbsp	lime juice
1 tbsp	ground cumin
1/2 - 1 tsp	crushed red pepper
1/2 cup	plain yogurt

	Place
-	Beans with liquid and chicken broth in blender or food processor; cover. Blend until smooth (may be done in batches if necessary).

	Heat
-	Vegetable oil in large saucepan over medium-high heat.
-	Add onion and garlic; cook for 1 to 2 minutes or until onion is tender.
-	Add bean mixture, salsa, lime juice, cumin and red pepper.
-	Bring to a boil.
-	Reduce heat to low; cover.
-	Cook, stirring occasionally, for 25 to 30 minutes.
-	Serve topped with dollop of yogurt.

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