Black Bean Soup

(Makes 4 to 5 servings)

-- 2 tablespoons Caribbean jerk seasoning blend
-- 4 cans (15 or 16 oz. each) black beans, drained
-- 2 1/2 cups water
-- 1/3 cup olive oil
-- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
-- 1 MAGGI(R) Chicken Flavor Bouillon Tablet (11 grams), crumbled
-- NESTLE, Media Crema
-- Chopped red onion
-- Lime wedges

TOAST seasoning blend in large, heavy saucepan over medium heat for 3 minutes or until fragrant and slightly darker in color. Remove from heat.

POUR seasoning blend, beans, water, oil, lime juice and MAGGI(R) bouillon tablet in food processor or blender (in batches, if necessary). Cover; process until almost smooth.

POUR mixture back into saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until heated through and thickened. Season with salt, if desired.

TOP with NESTLE(R) Media Crema and onion. Serve with lime wedges. Latin American food, like our countries and people, are full of variety and rich flavor. With the help of cooking aids used throughout Latin America, it's easy to prepare foods that will please the entire family. Call the Consumer Services line at 1-800-258-6727 for MAGGI product information and retail distributors in your neighborhood.