Quick Black Bean Soup Recipe

Ingredients
2	each	black beans, canned, drained
1	each	chicken broth, canned, condensed
1/2	cup	water
1	each	onion, quartered
2	each	garlic, cloves, minced
1 1/2	teaspoon	cumin, ground
1/2	te aspoon	oregano, dried
2	tablespoon	bell pepper, green, chopped, optional
4	teaspoon	sour cream, optional
Directions:
Place the beans, chicken broth, water, onion, garlic, cumin, and oregano in a blender or a food processor. Process the ingredients for 1 minute; turn off the machine and wait until the blades stop, then scrape down the sides of the container. Process the mixture for another minute, until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a medium-sized saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Place in serving bowls and garnish with the cho pped bell pepper and sour cream, if desired.