1 lb beef burger
1-1lb pkg dried black beans
2 T. vegetable oil
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
3 C. beef broth
3 C. water
1/4 C. rum or apple cider
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 tsp. liquid smoke
1 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1 green bell pepper, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, chopped

Soak beans overnight according to direction on bag.
Or place beans in dutch oven, add enough cold water to cover beans bring to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 2 hours. Drain and reserve beans.

In the same dutch over at medium heat, heat oil stir in onions and garlic cook until tender, add ground beef and brown. Stir in the reaining ingredients. Heat to a boil and boil for 2 mintues. Reduce heat to low, cover and sier for about 2 hours or until beans are tender.

**Carefully pour in blener or use a hand blender and puree for only a minute or two.

**I like my soup to have some texture. If you want it smooth blend longer.

Garnish Options: sour cream, cheddar cheese, green onions and/or red onions.

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