Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon , chopped
• 1 large onion , diced
• 3 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• pinch of dried oregano
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• salt to taste
• 2 , 14.5 ounce
• 14.5 fluids ounces water
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Place bacon in a cold pot. Turn heat to medium, cook and stir until the bacon is cooked but not crisp.
2. 2 Stir in onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until the onion turns translucent and golden.
3. 3 Stir in garlic; cook for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken stock, turn heat to medium-high. Stir in oregano, cayenne and salt. Add black beans and water. Return to a simmer.
4. 4 Simmer on medium-low, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes. While it's cooking, mash about half the beans to thicken the soup.
5. 5 Stir in black pepper and cumin. Add salt to taste.
6. 6 Make the relish by stirring together minced green onion, sambal paste, and lime juice.
7. 7 Serve garnished with relish, chopped green onions, and sour cream.

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