Salsa Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chipotle powder

• 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 8 ounces salsa
• 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/2 cup monterey jack cheese, shredded

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil in large saucepan over med-high. Add garlic; saute 1 minute Stir in water, chipotle powder, beans and salsa. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 5 minute

2. 2

   Place 3 cups of black bean mixture in blender; process til smooth. Return pureed mixture to pan. Stir in lime juice; simmer 10 minute Remove from heat and stir in cilantro. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.