Chorizo Black Bean Soup

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This is adapted from a recipe i found on the weight watchers site. The original recipe calls for cooking in a crockpot. Instructions for the crockpot version are included at the bottom. It makes about 5 servings--not a huge potfull.

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Steps

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Remove the casing from the chorizo and begin to break it up and brown it in a medium saucepot.

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After a few minutes add the onion , garlic and green pepper and cook the mixture for about five minutes total.

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Add the beans and broth , then the cumin and bay leaf.

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Let it come to a boil and then simmer about a half hour.

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Add the lemon juice.

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For crockpot use , follow the first step , then transfer all the ingredients into the crockpot and cook on low about 3 hours.

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Garnish with cilantro if desired.

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Ingredients

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chorizo sausage, onion, green pepper, garlic, black beans, chicken broth, cumin, bay leaf, fresh lime juice