1. Add oil to a large pot, on medium heat.
2. Add onions, shallots, jalapenos and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring.
3. Add in spices and stir.
4. Add in black beans and vegetable broth.
5. Bring this to a boil and then reduce heat to low, to simmer.
6. Cover the pot with a lid and simmer for 20 minutes.
7. Take about half of your soup mixture and blend until smooth, return to pot.
** Depending on the consistency you’d like, you can blend more or less.
8. Stir in cooked chorizo (soyrizo) and half of your cilantro.
9. Serve with the remaining cilantro, and a dollop of sour cream (optional).
** Other great toppings: tortillas, avocado, crumbled cheeses, salsa