Darlene’s Fiesta Black Bean and Corn Soup or Salsa:

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• 1 Can black bean fiesta or black beans (with juice)
• 1 ½ Tbsp Olive Oil
• ½ Cup Darlene’s Sautéed Sofrito* (See Recipe) or use any marinade paste or 1 ½ Tbsp of Adobo
• 1 Cup Water (only when making as a soup)
• 1Tbsp Lemon or Lime Juice
• 1 Can Sweet Kernel Corn(drained)
• Salt and Cayenne Pepper to taste
• 1 Tbsp Dried Chives
• 1 Tbsp Chopped Cilantro

Instructions:

1. Preheat medium sized saucepan
2. Add oil
3. Stir in Darlene’s Sautéed Sofrito *(See Recipe)
4. Add beans and allow to simmer
5. Reduce heat  let thicken (about 15 minutes) (stir occasionally to prevent sticking to bottom)
6. Add Corn
7. Add Lemon or Lime Juice
8. Bring to a boil stirring occasionally
9. Add salt and Cayenne pepper
10. Garnish with chives and chopped cilantro leaves

Toss and enjoy alone or serve over white rice with salad avocado sour cream, salsa, Grilled meats, onions, peppers, even crackers, nachos.  It may be served warm or cold super yummy!