soup so good I had to make it twice

in honor of black[bean] history month:

Cuban Black Bean Soup

Ingredients:

-1 15oz  can of black beans

-1 bay leaf

-1 1/2 tbsp recaito*

Directions:

1. Pour the can of black beans into the saucepan. Add recaito and bayleaf, bring to a boil and immediatly turn down heat and simmer for an hour on very low heat.

2. Heat.

*For Recaito

Ingredients:

-1/2 bellpepper

-1/2 yellow onion

-2 garlic cloves

-1 chili pepper (or sweet chili)

-2 tbsp cilantro

-1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

1. Process all the ingredients in a blender or food processor until almost mush.

2. This recipe can be doubled or tripled and kept in the freezer, this can be added to many dishes for flavor.

Notes:

1. top with sour cream mixed with lime and shredded cheddar cheese

soooooooo good