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Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large sweet onion
• 1/2 green bell pepper
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1/4 jalapeño pepper* (optional)
• 3 15-ounce cans black beans (don’t drain)
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed with fingers
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 quart vegetable broth
• 2 tablespoons salted butter (or vegan butter or refined coconut oil for vegan)
• 1/2 lime, zested
• Pico de gallo (salsa fresca)*, for serving
• Fresh cilantro (optional)
• Other toppings: Crushed tortilla chips, tortilla strips, sour cream, pickled jalapenos or banana peppers, etc