Black Bean Soup

2 c black beans, soaked in cold water overnight or 3 15oz cans
1/3 c EVOO
2 white onions, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves
1 carrot, chopped
2 red chiles chopped
2t cumin
1/4t smoked paprika
4 c veg boullion
14/5 oz can tomatoes
fresh thyme
s/p

Garnish: sour cream, red onion, limes to juice

-dried beans: drain and put in saucepain with 5 c water, boil 10 minutes, reduce and simmer for 90 minutes until soft. drain.

-EVOO in saucepan, add onion, tom, garlic, carrots until onion is soft. Add spices

-add beans after a few mintues, boullion, thyme and boil, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

-Take 2 cups and blend with immersion blender and return to pan, season s/p

Serves 6-8