
Serve in a big bowl with a dollup of sour cream and diced green onions on top.
Directions
If using dried beans, soak overnight in salted water with 1/4 tsp. baking soda. Rinse beans and cover with 9 cups fresh water. Cook beans with 1/2 tsp. salt until tender.
Meanwhile, chop veggies and sauté in olive oil. Add rinsed, drained beans. Puree all ingredients in a food processor and return them to the soup pot. Add seasonings and additional water if too thick. Serves 4 - 6.