I forgot to take a photo, but this soup which I found on line from Food Network was very good and really easy if you have a an Instant Pot.  We had a snow prediction and if you live in TN you panic if they say the word snow.  Jim was out so I asked him to stock up on dinners he could make.  The only thing he brought home was the peanut butter dog biscuits Lucy likes.  I had problems with the soup.  We were going to have it tonight but not after today.  If you have trouble with frequent loose bowel movements, this is not the soup for you.  

INGREDIENTS:

2 T vegetable oil

1 medium white onion, chopped

5 cloves garlic, thinly chopped

4 t chili powder

1 1/2 t ground cumin

1 1/2 t dried origano

2 1/2 C dry black beans, picked over and non-beans removed

2 bay leaves

Kosher salt and freshly grated black pepper

Sliced avocado, cilantro leaves, chopped scallions, lime wedges and sour cream for serving suggested.  

DIRECTIONS:

1. Set the Instant Pot to normal sauté.  Add the oil and once shimmering, but not smoking, add the onion and cook, stirring, until translucent and soft, about 5 minutes.
2. Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.  Add the beans, bay leaves and 7 cups water.  Follow the manufacturer’s guide for locking the lid and preparing to cook.  Set to pressure cook on high for 1 hour.
3. After the pressure cook cycle is complete, follow the manufacturer’s guide for quick release and wait ant the quick release cycle is complete.  Careful of any remaining steam, unlock and remove the lid and remove the bay leaves.  
4. Then remove 1 C of the beans with a slotted spoon and set aside.  
5. Use and immersion blender to blend the black beans with 1 T !!!! salt (no) and pepper.
6. Serve with the suggestions for serving.  I did avocado and creme fraiche.  

A trick for quick release is to take the handle of a rubber spatula and stick it through the handle of the Instant Pot, the end lifting the steam release valve.  You can’t get burned unless you place your head over the valve.  When the red button goes down, you can open the lid.