Brazilian Black Bean Soup
from Katha

Saw this on another recipe site.

SERVES 6

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3 cups onions, chopped
• 8 cloves garlic, chopped & divided
• 1-2 carrots, diced
• 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 2 (15 1/2 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed & drained
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper, more if you like it spicer
• soy cream (optional)

Heat oil in large sauce pan over medium heat.

Add onion, half of the garlic and carrots. Season with cumin.

Cook stiring until onion& carrots are tender.

Stir in remaining garlic,& the red pepper. Continue cooking till tender.

Add beans,water broth,and orange juice. Season with cayenne.

Place 1/2 or more of mixture in blender or food processor.

Process until smooth. Return puree to pan.

Simmer 10-15 minutes to blend flavors Serve in Bowls.

Garnish with sour cream.

Serves 6.