#MeatlessMonday-Black Bean Soup #vegetarian

Photo courtesy of Rich Renomeron via Flickr

Keeping it simple today...

1 T olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 T chili powder
1 tsp cumin
2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed
3 cups water
1/2 cup salsa
1/4 tsp salt
1 T lime juice
4 T sour cream

1 green onion, chopped 

1/8 cup parsley, chopped

Directions:

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, chili powder and cumin. Cook until onions are softened. Add beans, water, salsa, and salt. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in lime juice.

Transfer half the soup to a blender and puree. Stir the puree back into the saucepan. Serve garnished with sour cream, green onions and/or parsley.