The Bean Soup

I brought this into work for a potluck, and now it's legendary at work. One co-worker confused. One chipotle for 1 can chipotles...oops!

Black Bean Soup with Sausage
Serves 4? Makes ~1 gallon
Takes about 30min

1 med onion, finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 canned chipotle chiles in adobo, minced (Use less or just smoke if you're a weenie)
2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 cans low sodium black beans, drained
3 cups low sodium chicken stock
1 pound sausage - chorizo, linguica, etc. Thin half-moons.
Juice of 1/2 Lime
3 tablespoons cilantro
Salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons Sour cream

1. I do this in a 3-QT saucepan. Cook onion over moderate heat until softened, about 3 minutes Add the garlic along with the chipotle, cumin and oregano and cook until fragrant, 2 minutes. Add the black beans and chicken stock and simmer, partially covered, for 15 minutes. Using a potato masher, coarsely crush some of the beans
2. Meanwhile, brown the sausage in a skillet. Add everything except the Cilantro Sour Cream and simmer for a bit.Add the cilantro and sour cream and you're done.