Black bean soup

Ingredients

• 1 yellow onion
• 1 can (15 oz) black beans
• 1.5 oz tomato paste
• 4 tbsp vegetable stock concentrate
• 1/2 cup cheddar cheese
• 2 tsp oil
• 1 3/4 cup water
• salt
• blue corn chips
• smoked paprika
• sour cream
• garlic powder
• cumin
• chili powder

Directions

1. Prep: Wash and dry produce.
   1. Halve, peel, and finely dice onion.
   2. Drain beans over a small bowl, reserving liquid.
2. Heat a large drizzle of oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onion; cook, stirring, until softened, 3-4 minutes.
3. Add garlic powder, cumin, and chili powder; stir until fragrant, 30 seconds.
4. Stir in tomato paste and smoked paprika; cook until slightly darkened in color, 1 minute.
5. Stir 1¾ cups water, stock concentrate, beans, and ¼ cup reserved bean liquid into pot.
6. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 5-8 minutes.
7. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Turn off heat.
8. Serve topped with cheese, crushed chips, and sour cream.