Ingredients

  • 1 chipotle chile in adobo
  • cooking spray
  • 2 cups onions, chopped
  • 1 cup carrot, chopped
  • 34 cup celery, thinly sliced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups water
  • 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) chicken broth
  • 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 12 cup sour cream
  • 14 cup cilantro
  • lime wedge

Method

  • Finely chop chile in adobo sauce.
  • Heat a large pot coated with cooking spray over medium heat.
  • Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic.
  • Saute until onion and carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir in chile, cumin, smoked paprika, basil, oregano, chili powder and bay leaves.
  • Cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add water, beans, broth, tomatoes.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat, partially cover and simmer for about 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Remove from heat and discard bay leaves.
  • Serve in bowls; top soup with sour cream and cilantro.
  • Serve with lime wedges.