Salsa Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon bottled garlic minced
• 45 ounce black beans rinsed drained canned
• 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chile powder 
• 0.5 cup cilantro leaves fresh chopped
• 1 tablespoon juice of lime fresh
• 2 ounces monterrey jack cheese shredded
• 8 ounce salsa 
• 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 
• 2 cups water 

Equipment

• frying pan
• sauce pan
• blender

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add garlic; saut 1 minute. Stir in water, chipotle powder, beans, and salsa. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 1 minute.
3. Place 3 cups of black bean mixture in a blender; process until smooth. Return pureed mixture to pan. Stir in lime juice; simmer 10 minutes.
4. Remove from heat; stir in cilantro.
5. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.