Spicy Black Bean Orzo Soup Recipe

Spicy Black Bean Orzo Soup Recipe

Ingredients

Makes 4 to 6 servings

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 41/2 cups cooked or 3 (15.5-ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 small jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped (optional)
• 1/4 cup minced oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
• 4 cups vegetable broth or water
• 1 cup water
• salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup orzo
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

Method

1. In a large soup pot, heat the oil over medium heat
2. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1minute
3. Stir in the chili powder, oregano, beans, jalapeno, if using, tomatoes, broth, water and salt and pepper to taste
4. Simmer for 30 minutes to blend flavors
5. Puree the soup in the pot with an immersion blender or in a blender or food processor, in batches if necessary and return to the pot
6. Cook the soup 15 minutes longer over medium heat
7. Taste, adjusting seasonings and add more water if necessary
8. While the soup is simmering, cook the orzo in a pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente, about 5 minutes
9. Drain the orzo and divide it among the soup bowls
10. Ladle the soup into the bowls, garnish with cilantro and serve

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