Sassy Black Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen onion
2 garlic cloves, minced (or 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder)
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (10.5 ounce) can chicken broth
1/2 cup picante sauce
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tablespoon lime juice
chopped fresh cilantro (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until hot.
Add onion and garlic; saut 5 minutes or until tender.
Stir in beans and next 5 ingredients.
Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in lime juice. Ladle into bowls and garnish with cilantro, if desired.
Makes six one-cup servings.