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Recipe by: Lisa Prince

Black Bean Soup

A great hearty soup for the winter.  If you prefer a really spicy black bean soup, then omit the polka kielbasa and use 1 lb. of spicy sausage or add some Chorizo.  This would also be delicious served over rice.

Servings: 4
Cook Time: Prep Time: 15 minutes; Total Time: 15 minutes
Meal Type: Entree
NC Ingredients: Pork, Turkey Kielbasa, peppers

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Ingredients

Black Bean Soup:
1
Tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/2
lb. smoked sausage or spicy Italian sausage
1/2
lb. turkey polka kielbasa
1
small onion, chopped
1
jalapeno, seeded and diced (or leave some seeds if you want a soup with heat)
3
cloves garlic, chopped
2
Serrano peppers, seeded and chopped
2
teaspoons smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
4
cans black beans, drained
4
cups chicken stock
Garnish/Topping:
1
avocado, pit removed and avocado diced
1/4
cup sour cream
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1/4
cup cilantro
2
tsp. chunky salsa

Directions

Black Bean Soup:

In a large sauce pan over medium high heat, add the olive oil and cook the sausages and polka kielbasa until browned.  Remove from pan.

Put in the pan; onion, garlic, jalapeno, Serrano, paprika, salt, and pepper.  Cook until the onions are translucent, 5-6 minutes.  Increase the heat and add the black beans and chicken stock until the liquid begins to bubble.

With a submersible blender, puree approximately ½ the mixture or you can ladle ½ the mixture into a blender or food processor and mix until smooth then return to the pot.

Garnish/Topping:

To make the garnish/topping: in a small food processor combine the avocado, sour cream, lime juice, zest, ¼ cup cilantro and salsa. Process until desired consistency is obtained.  Garnish soup with additional sprig of cilantro.

 

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