Vegan Spanish Black Bean Soup

Description
6 servings

Ingredients

 * 4 (15 ounces) cans black beans
 * 1 small yellow onion, chopped
 * 4 – 5 cloves garlic, chopped
 * 2 tablespoons ground cumin
 * 1 tablespoon chili powder
 * 2 bay leaves
 * ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
 * dry sherry (optional)
 * salt
 * pepper

Directions

 * 1) In a blender, puree 2 cans of black beans and set aside.
 * 2) Under medium heat, sauté onion and garlic for about five minutes in a medium size pot.
 * 3) Add salt, pepper and splash of dry sherry.
 * 4) Add puréed black beans, 2 cans of whole beans, cumin, chili powder, bay leaves, cilantro and more salt and pepper if needed.
 * 5) Lower heat and let simmer for 10 minutes.