Creamy Black Beans Soup

Ingredients

• 3 cups of cooked beans with liquid (or 2x 15oz cans with liquid)
• 2-3 Tbsp Brazilian sofrito (or 5 cloves of garlic, minced)
• 1 small onion (diced)
• 1-2 Tbsp Olive oil (more for drizzling at the end)
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp White wine vinegar
• 1/2 tsp Smoked paprika
• 3-4 strips Thick cut bacon, diced ((optional))
• Lime wedges
• Parseley or Cilantro leaves
• Your favorite hot sauce
• Sliced jalapeno, or any other hot pepper of your choice
• Red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. 1

   In a medium sauce pan, heat up 1-2 Tbsps of olive oil.

2. 2

   Add in the bacon (if using) and fry until crispy.

3. 3

   Remove the bacon from the pan, place them in a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.

4. 4

   To that fat, add in the onion and saute until transparent, 2-3 minutes.

5. 5

   Add in the garlic and saute until fragrant, about 2 minutes.

6. 6

   Add in the beans plus 2 cups of water, the white wine vinegar, the smoked paprika, and the worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a gentle boil, boil a few minutes and turn off the heat.

7. 7

   Let the soup cool a few minutes, then, blend it until creamy with a blender, or immersion blender.

8. 8

   Serve in mugs or bowls, and top it with the crispy bacon, a drizzle of olive oil, and more of your favorite toppings!!