Cozy Black Bean Soup
Ingredients:
- 3 cups canned black beans (rinsed)
- 6 slices of cooked and crumbled bacon
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- ¾ cup red wine
- 2 cups chicken stock
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 pinch of red pepper flakes
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1/2 ripe avocado, chopped for garnish
- olive oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Sautee onions and garlic in a drizzle of olive oil until translucent. Add remaining ingredients. Simmer on low for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Garnish with chopped avocado and raw onion.