T.G.I. Friday's® Black Bean Soup

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T.G.I. Friday's® Black Bean Soup


2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
3/4 Cup diced white onion
3/4 Cup diced celery
1/2 Cup diced carrot
1/4 Cup diced green bell pepper
2 Tablespoons minced
garlic
4 15-ounce cans black beans
4 Cups chicken stock
2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 Teaspoons chili powder
1/2 Teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 Teaspoon cumin
1/2 Teaspoon salt
1/4 Teaspoon concentrated liquid smoke (hickory)

Garnish
shredded cheddar/monterey jack cheese blend
chopped green onion
.
Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan or stock pot over medium heat.
Add onion, celery, carrot, bell pepper, and garlic to the oil and saute
until the onions are transulcent, but do not brown.

Rinse beans under cold water and strain.

Measure 3 cups of the strained beans into a food processor with 1 cup of
chicken stock. Puree on high speed until smooth.

Add the pureed beans and remaining whole beans to the cooked vegetables. Add the remaining chicken stock, apple cider vinegar, chili powder, cayenne
pepper, cumin, and salt to the mixture in the saucepan and sir to mix.

Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 50 to 60
minutes or until soup has thickened and all the ingredients are tender.

Serve the soup topped with 2-3 tablespoons of cheese blend and a teaspoon of chopped green onion.

Makes six 1-cup servings.