Easy Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 large onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups chicken broth
• pinch of italian seasoning
• pinch of cayenne pepper
• 1/4 packet of taco seasoning
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (14.5 ounce) water

Instructions

1. Cook Bacon over med heat until slightly brown.
2. Stir in onion; cook and stir for 5 minutes, until the onion turns translucent
3. Stir in garlic; cook for 2-3 minutes. Add chicken broth, and cook over medium-high heat.
4. Stir in italian seasoning, cayenne pepper and salt. Add black beans and can of water. Return to a simmer.
5. Simmer on medium-low, stirring occasionally, for 20-30 minutes.
6. While cooking, mash about half the beans, this will thicken the soup.