Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp Butter
• 1 Tbsp Garlic, minced
• 3 C THRIVE Instant Black Beans
• 1/3 C THRIVE Sausage Crumbles
• 1/3 C THRIVE Green Chili Peppers
• 1/3 C THRIVE Chopped Onions
• 1/3 C THRIVE Celery
• 2 Tbsp THRIVE Tomato Powder
• 1 Tbsp THRIVE Beef Bouillon
• 1/2 C THRIVE Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese
• 1 Tbsp Cilantro
• 1 1/2 tsp THRIVE Chefs Choice
• 1/4 tsp Iodized Salt
• 1 tsp Chili Powder
• 1 tsp Cumin
• 1 Tbsp Cholula
• 1 1/2 tsp Lime Juice
• 8 C Water

Directions

1. Saute garlic in butter until lightly caramelized.
2. Add in remaining ingredients and bring up to a simmer.
3. Let simmer for 12 minutes, or until beans are cooked through.
4. Puree soup until smooth.
5. Serve with cheese, chips, and sour cream.
6. Yield: 8 cups