My favorite comfort food

When I was in Costa Rica for study abroad, we had the option of taking a cooking course. If I ever get a rice cooker, I'm making the heart of Palm rice. But that's another recipe that I don't have with me - nor have I made it in 10 years. One that I could absolutely live off of however is Refried Black Bean Soup. It is absolutely simple and so delicious. 

1 can organic refried black beans (no it doesn't have to be organic, but most organic can linings are free of chemicals) or make your own refried black beans from dried beans

1 tbsp butter

1/4 small onion - diced

2/3 cloves garlic - diced

1/4-1/2c water

Optional:

Diced avocado

Diced tomato

Tortilla chips (I love Trader Joes organic corn salt free)

Mozzarella cheese

Add the water and beans to a blender and liquefy. 

Melt the butter in the saucepan, add the garlic first to sauté. After a minute or two add the onion and sauté it as well. Stir well to prevent over browning. 

Add the bean mixture to the pan and cook on medium heat. Cook until bubbling - should be 10-15 minutes, stirring well. 

Remove from heat. Serve in a bowl over tortilla chips and topped with avocados, tomatoes, and mozzarella.