Black Bean Soup

BLACK BEAN SOUP
Lone Star Steakhouse Copycat Recipe

Serves 2-4

2 (15 oz) cans black beans
1/4 teaspoon red onion, diced
2 teaspoons pickled jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/4 teaspoon chili powder

Pour the canned beans along with their liquid into a medium saucepan. Add the remaining soup ingredients and mix together. Bring soup to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for about 1 hour. Add water as necessary or until it is as thick as you like.Serve each bowl of soup with a garnish of red onion, jalapeno slices and sour cream arranged carefully in center of bowl.

Notes:
This soup is also very good with a bit of chopped cilantro added to it while simmering and/or as a garnish. You might also want to add some shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese on top as well.

Source:  Food.com