Salsa Verde by Mario

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  • 1/2 cup Fresh Parsley Leaves
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Fennel Fronds
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Chervil
  • 2 tablespoons Capers (drained)
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Crushed Red Chile Flakes
  • 1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper
  • Meanwhile, combine all of the Salsa Verde ingredients in a food processor. Pulse until a chunky paste is formed. Check seasoning, adjusting as needed.

Black Bean Soup – Chey

1 Tbsp. Olive oil
½ C. chopped onion
1 clove of garlic, minced
2 (15-oz) cans black beans, drained
1 (14 1/2-oz) can stewed tomatoes, undrained and chopped
1 (10 1/-oz) vegetable broth
½ C. picante sauce or salsa
1/4 C. water
1 tsp. Ground cumin
2 Tbsp. Fresh lime juice
Chopped fresh cilantro

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat until hot. Add onion and garlic; saute until tender. Add beans and next 5 ingredients; stir well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.

Remove from heat; stir in lime juice. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with cilantro, if desired.

Yield: 6 cups (about 129 calories per 1-cup serving).
Preparation time: 5 min
Cooking time: 25 min.