This recipe is from a "Got Milk?" ad, but I couldn't find it online so I will just type the original here. I will say I think the recipe has a typo because YOU MUST USE WATER to cover and bring to a boil (I add about 3/4 cup chicken broth). I then use only 1/2 cup milk at the end because I don't like the soup too runny. I also like adding 1/2-3/4 tsp. cumin and prefer sweet onions to white onions. Here's the original recipe:
1 can black beans without the juice (16 oz)
1 cup fat free or lowfat milk
2 T olive oil
1 clove garlic, finely minced
2 T white onion, finely chopped
1/4 cup red or green pepper
1/4 cup chopped carrots
2 T chopped celery
salt and pepper to taste
In a medium size pot, heat the olive oil at medium temperature, add the garlic and the onion and cook for 3 minutes. Add the rest of the vegetables and cook for 3-5 more minutes. Add the beans and condiments (salt and pepper); mix, cover and bring to a boil. Boil for about 10 minutes. Blend the mix in a blender/mixer and pour back into the pot. Add the milk and heat for a few minutes without bringing to a boil.
If desired, serve with sour cream, chopped tomatoes, avocado, chopped hot peppers, cilantro and hot corn tortillas.
