Chipotle Black Bean Soup

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One of my favorites. i sometimes use four cans of black beans in place of the dried, and all chicken broth without the water. i also like to puree the whole batch with my hand blender, but that's just personal preference. this is a very forgiving soup, so just do what you like!!

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Steps

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To prepare soup , sort and wash beans.

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Place in a large dutch oven.

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Cover with water to 2 inches above beans.

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Bring to a boil , and cook 2 minutes.

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Remove from heat.

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Cover and let stand 1 hour.

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Drain.

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Heat oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat.

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Add onion.

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Saut 2 minutes or until tender.

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Add garlic.

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Saut 1 minute.

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Add beans , chipotle chile , 2 cups water , oregano , cumin , and broth.

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Bring to a boil.

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Cover , reduce heat , and simmer 3 hours or until beans are soft.

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Place 1 cup of soup in a blender.

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Process until smooth.

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Return to pan.

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Stir in pepper and tomatoes.

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Cook until thoroughly heated.

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Ladle soup into each of 4 bowls.

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Top with yogurt and cheese.

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Ingredients

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dried black beans, boiling water, chipotle chile, olive oil, onion, garlic clove, water, dried oregano, ground cumin, low sodium chicken broth, ground red pepper, tomatoes and green chilies, plain fat-free yogurt, sharp cheddar cheese