Mexican Black Bean Soup With Sausage

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, very finely chopped
• 1 canned chipotle chile, seeded and finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 30 ounces black beans, drained
• 3 cups chicken stock or low sodium chicken broth
• 3/4 lb smoky cooked sausage, such as andouille or kielbasa, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons very finely chopped cilantro
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• sour cream, for serving
• lime wedge, for serving

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil until shimmering. Add the onion and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the garlic along with the chipotle, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add the black beans and chicken stock and simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes. Using a potato masher, coarsely crush some of the beans.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, heat a large skillet over high heat. Add the sausage and cook until browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add the sausage to the beans, along with the lime juice and cilantro; season with salt and pepper. Simmer the soup for 2 minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve, passing the sour cream and lime wedges separately.