Black Bean And Rice Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (16 oz.) cans black beans
3 c. water
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 c. instant Minute rice

Preparation

Place beans with liquid in blender; blend until smooth.
Pour into large saucepan.
Stir in water, oregano and garlic powder and bring to boil.
Stir in rice.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer 5 minutes.
Remove from heat.
Let stand 5 minutes.
Serve with chopped onions if desired.