Authentic Picante Black Bean Soup Recipe | Easy & Flavorful

INGREDIENTS

4 slices bacon 1 large onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, undrained 1 can (about 14 ounces) beef broth 1‑1/4 cups water 3/4 cup picante sauce 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves Sour cream Crackers and additional picante sauce for serving

PREPARATION:

1. Using scissors, cut through several slices of bacon at once, cutting into 1/2X1/2-inch pieces.
2. Cook and stir bacon in large saucepan over medium-high heat until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towels. Set bacon aside.
3. Add onion and garlic to drippings in saucepan; cook and stir 3 minutes.
4. Add beans with liquid, broth, water, 3/4 cup picante sauce, salt to taste and oregano. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, 20 minutes.
5. Ladle into soup bowls; dollop with sour cream. Sprinkle with bacon. Serve with crackers and additional picante sauce.

This recipe appears in: Mexican