rice

Ingredients 2 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1/2 small onion OR 1 large shallot, minced (or grated!) (optional) 1 - 2 jalapenos, seeded and minced (use 1 jalapeno for a mild/medium soup) We used to use 4-5 dashes of green Tabasco Salt & Pepper 3 garlic cloves 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 2 cans seasoned black beans, drained but not rinsed 3-4 cups chicken broth Toppings: sliced avocado, salsa, sour cream, cilantro For the Cilantro-Lime Rice: 1 cup long grain white rice 2 cups water 1 Tablespoon canola or vegetable oil 1/2 teaspoon salt Juice of 1/2 lime 3 Tablespoons chopped cilantro Instructions Heat oil in a soup pot over medium heat then add shallots/onions and jalapenos, season with salt and pepper, and saute until softened, 8-10 minutes....