Oaxacan Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

Directions

1. 1

   place beans in a 4 qt pot, cover with 6 c water, bring to a boil.

2. 2

   remove from heat and let it sit 1 hour, drain.

3. 3

   add beans back to the pot with 6 c water, bring to a boil, lower to simmer.

4. 4

   add chorizo, fennel, onions, chipoltes, partially cover the pot and simmer for 1 1/2-2 hours.

5. 5

   use an immersion blender to puree the soup, or do it in batches in a blender.

6. 6

   add the shrimp and cook for 3-4 minutes until done.

7. 7

   heat oil in a skillet.

8. 8

   add tortillas in batches, fry until crisp.

9. 9

   drain on paper towels.

10. 10

    serve the soup topped with tortilla strips and sprinkled with queso fresco.