Quick and Easy Black Bean Soup

Step 1

Place bacon in a cold pot. Turn heat to medium, cook and stir until the bacon is cooked but not crisp.

Step 2

Stir in onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until the onion turns translucent and golden.

Step 3

Stir in garlic; cook for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken stock, turn heat to medium-high. Stir in oregano, cayenne and salt. Add black beans and water. Return to a simmer.

Step 4

Simmer on medium-low, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes. While it's cooking, mash about half the beans to thicken the soup.

Step 5

Stir in black pepper and cumin. Add salt to taste.

Step 6

Make the relish by stirring together minced green onion, sambal paste, and lime juice.

Step 7

Serve garnished with relish, chopped green onions, and sour cream.