Black Bean Soup

Black Bean Soup (from Taste of Home Prize Winning Recipes)

3 bacon strips
3/4 c. chopped red onion
1 anaheim pepper, seeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15oz) black beans, rinsed and drained
4 tsp lime juice
1 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning
1/2 tsp ground coriander

In a large saucepan, saute bacon and onion until bacon is tender. Add Anaheim pepper and garlic, cook 1 minute longer.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 10 mins. Cool slightly.

Puree half of soup in a blender; return to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 5 minutes.