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Black Bean Soup with Avocado, Orange and Cucumber

I love beans and this soup sounded particularly interesting because of the mixture of
avocado, lime juice, orange and cucumber that is used as the garnish along with some Mexican cheese.
It is an unusual pairing which is really quite delicious.

2 Tbsp. VEGETABLE OIL
1 c. chopped ONION
2 GARLIC CLOVES, minced
3 C. VEGETABLE BROTH
2 cans (15 oz. each) BLACK BEANS, rinsed
8 oz. PIMIENTOS (jarred), drained and coarsely chopped
1 tsp. ground CUMIN
1 tsp. OREGANO
1/2 tsp. SALT
2 tsp. HOT SAUCE (or to taste)
1 AVOCADO, cubed
Juice OF 1 LIME
1 ORANGE, peeled and chopped
1/2 ENGLISH CUCUMBER, chopped
1/4 c. COTIJA CHEESE crumbled

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add onion and garlic and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add broth, beans, pimientos, seasonings, and hot sauce and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes.

Mix avocado, lime juice, orange, and cucmber in a medium bowl.
Divide soup among bowls.
Top with the avocado mixture and a sprinkle of cheese.


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Chris15-Oct-2013 20:38
You're doing it again, only this time I'm about to go to bed and now I'm hungry - sounds absolutely delicious!
Isabel Cutler15-Oct-2013 12:28
Love the colors and setting.
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