the soup my Mom always made for celebrations - a classic black bean, salt pork and green bell pepper and cumin soup, served over rice and topped with sour cream and diced red onion; serves 2

Soup: place soup in small saucepan over medium heat, stir occasionally until warm, about 10 minutes. Rice: DO NOT HEAT PLASTIC IN OVEN. Heat rice with 1-2 tbsp of water in saucepan over medium heat, stirring until warm, about 5-8 minutes (Microwave: place damp paper towel over container and heat until warm). Serve soup over rice, top with sour cream and onions.

soup (black beans, salt pork, onions, garlic, green pepper, cumin, oregano, chicken stock, red wine vinegar, salt, pepper), rice, sour cream, red onion