| 2 tbs. canola oil | 3 med. onions, chopped |
| 1 1/2 tbs. minced garlic | 1 1/2 tbs. chili powder |
| 4 1/2 c. drained black beans | 6 c. chicken broth |
| 3 tsp. lime juice | salt and pepper |
| Place oil in large sauce pan on medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened. Stir in garlic and cook a minute more. Add beans and stock. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Increase heat and bring just to boil. Reduce heat and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat. Force 1/2 of mixture through food mill or puree in food processor. (Alternately, just mash contents with potato masher.) Add back to mixture. Add lime juice and stir. A tasty addition is chopped ham added after the lime juice and mixture rewarmed to blend flavors. |