Ingredients

  • 10 sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
  • 1 cup boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups onions, finely chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeds & membrane removed, minced
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes (I like to give them a quick zap in the food processor to get rid of the chunks...your preference.)
  • 2 (16 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • sour cream

Method

  • Cover the sundried tomatoes with the boiling water and set aside.
  • In a large pot heat oil and saute the onions, garlic and jalapeno pepper, stirring frequently until soft.
  • Add the cumin, 1/3 cup water and tomatoes.
  • (Break up large chunks if you haven't already zapped them.).
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover and simmer over low heat for 5 minute.
  • Add the undrained black beans and continue to simmer, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  • Drain and chop the sundried tomatoes and add to soup.
  • Cook 5-10 minutes longer.
  • Stir in cilantro and remove from heat.
  • Puree half the soup in food processor or blender and return to pot.
  • If soup is too thick, add some water or tomato juice if you prefer.
  • Serve with a dollop of sour cream.