1 large onion, diced

1/2 C. chopped carrots

4 cooked & chopped slices of lean bacon

3 or 4 garlic cloves, pressed or finely minced

2 tsp. ground cumin

1 can low-fat, low-sodium beef broth

1/8 tsp. each salt, black pepper, and red Cayenne pepper

1/4 C. fresh cilantro leaves only

Tabasco, optional

 

Place beans in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, bacon, garlic, and cumin, and bring to a simmer. Stirring frequently, continue simmering for 5 minutes. Add the broth to the soup. Season the soup with salt and pepper. Working in batches, puree soup in a blender or with a hand blender, to the texture that you like. Return soup to saucepan, add cilantro, and cook until soup is hot. Garnish individual servings with salsa, sour cream, and cilantro.

 

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