Mexican Black Bean Soup With Sausage

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The author of seriously simple, diane rossen worthington, created this awesome and seriously simple soup.

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Steps

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In a medium saucepan , heat the olive oil until shimmering.

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Add the onion and cook over moderate heat , stirring occasionally until softened , about 3 minutes.

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Add the garlic along with the chipotle , cumin and oregano and cook , stirring , until fragrant , 2 minutes.

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Add the black beans and chicken stock and simmer , partially covered , for 15 minutes.

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Using a potato masher , coarsely crush some of the beans.

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Meanwhile , heat a large skillet over high heat.

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Add the sausage and cook until browned , stirring occasionally , about 5 minutes.

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Add the sausage to the beans , along with the lime juice and cilantro.

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Season with salt and pepper.

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Simmer the soup for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to blend.

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Ladle the soup into bowls and serve , passing the sour cream and lime wedges separately.

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Ingredients

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extra virgin olive oil, onion, garlic cloves, chipotle chile, ground cumin, dried oregano, black beans, chicken stock, cooked sausage, fresh lime juice, cilantro, salt & freshly ground black pepper, sour cream, lime wedge