Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      large         onion
     1/2  pound         hot bulk sausage
   2                    garlic cloves
   1                    jalapeno
   1                    bay leaf
     1/4  cup           cilantro leaves
   1      teaspoon      cumin
     1/4  teaspoon      cayenne pepper
                        salt and black pepper
   2      cans          black beans
   1      large   can   whole tomatoes
     1/2  cup           chicken broth

Preparation:

Cook onion and sausage together in large pan until sausage is cooked. About 5 minutes. Add garlic. Cook 1 minute stir in jalapeno, bay leaf, cilantro, cumin, cayenne, salt and black pepper, black beans, tomatoes and broth. Partially cover and simmer 8-10 minutes. Puree 1/2 of soup in food processor. Add back to soup in pot. Adjust seasoning and serve hot. Approximately 12-14 minutes.