Black Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, diced
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans (undrained)
1 can (about 14 oz.) beef broth
1 1/4 c. water
3/4 c. picante sauce (mild)
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. oregano leaves, crushed
sour cream

Preparation

Cook bacon over medium-high heat in large saucepan until crisp.
Remove to paper towels; set aside.
Add onion and garlic to drippings; cook and stir 3 minutes.
Add beans and liquid, broth, water, 3/4 cup picante sauce, salt and oregano.
Cover and simmer 20 minutes.
Ladle into soup bowls; dollop with sour cream. Sprinkle with reserved bacon.