Quick Black Bean Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 small yellow onion, diced.
02 - 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
03 - 2 fresh garlic cloves, minced.
04 - ½ teaspoon chili powder.
05 - 1 teaspoon cumin powder.
06 - ½ teaspoon ground coriander.
07 - 1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted tomatoes.
08 - 2 cans (15 oz each) black beans, including liquid.
09 - ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
10 - 1 cup stock (chicken or veggie).
11 - Optional extras: jalapeños, cilantro leaves, pickled onions, lime slices, sour cream, tortilla crisps.

# Instructions:

01 - Warm up the oil in a pot, then toss in garlic and cook until sizzling. Stir in onion and cook for 3 minutes to soften it up.
02 - Add coriander, cumin, and chili powder. Let them cook for half a minute to bring out the flavors.
03 - Pour in tomatoes, black beans with their liquid, and the broth. Let it boil, then lower the heat to gently simmer.
04 - If you'd like, blend part or all of the soup depending on how thick you want it.
05 - Spoon it into bowls and dress it up with whatever toppings you love.

# Notes:

01 - Stores in fridge for up to 3 days.
02 - Good in the freezer for 3 months.
03 - Works great as a chunky soup or blended smooth.