Black Bean and Chorizo Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp canola oil
• 1/2 onion, cubed
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tomato, deseeded and chopped
• 1 ancho chile, seeded, soaked in hot water
• 1 pasilla pepper, seeded, soaked in hot water
• 1 (19 oz) can black beans
• 1 bouquet garni (1 Tbsp each dried cilantro, oregano, marjoram wrapped in cheesecloth)*
• 1 lime, halved
• 4 cup chicken broth
• 2 Tbsp mezcal or tequila
• Salt to taste
• 6 Tbsp chorizo, fried and crumbled
• 6 Tbsp low-fat buttermilk

  *Bouquet garni is a bundle of herbs used to prepare soup, stock and various stews. The bouquet is boiled with other ingredients, but removed prior to consumption. To make the bouquet, use 1 Tbsp each of dried cilantro, oregano and marjoram and place in cheesecloth to form a bundle.

Directions

1. In deep pan or pot, heat canola oil at high heat and add onion. Saute until brown and add garlic. Reduce heat to medium. Stir in tomatoes and peppers. Cook 15 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
2. Combine black beans, bouquet garni, limes and broth with mixture. Cook 5 minutes. Add mezcal or tequila, salt and discard lime halves and herbs. Cook 10 minutes. Blend and season to taste.
3. Garnish with buttermilk and chorizo.

   Tip: If too thick, add more broth

Recipe Yield: Yield: 10 servings. 1/2 cup per serving.

Source: CanolaInfo
Recipe and image appear courtesy of CanolaInfo.org.