- 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 7 cups water
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- salt to taste
- ground black pepper to taste
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
- In a Dutch Oven saute onion, garlic and green pepper in oil over medium heat till tender.
- Add beans and water and season with salt, pepper and cumin to your desired taste. Mix well and simmer for 25 minutes.
- Pour soup into blender and puree. Once soup is to your desired consistency return to Dutch Oven and return to medium-low heat.
- Pour a few drops of olive oil in bowl for added flavor and dish up soup.