Brazilian Black Bean Soup

From: AllRecipes

A hearty bean soup with the surprising kick of orange
   juice! A nice break from the usual. Prep Time: approx. 30
   Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 30 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 1
   Hour . Makes 6 servings.

1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups onion, chopped
8 cloves garlic, chopped, divided
1 carrot, diced
3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons salt

1 red bell pepper, diced
2 (15 ounce) cans black
beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup water
1 cup orange juice
1 pinch cayenne pepper, or to taste

Directions
1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
   Add onion, half of the garlic, and carrot. Season with
   cumin and salt. Cook, stirring, until onion and carrot are
   tender. Stir in remaining garlic, and red pepper; continue
   cooking until tender.
2 Add beans, water, and orange juice to the pan, and
   season with cayenne pepper. Transfer a portion of the mixture
   to a blender or food processor, and puree until smooth.
   Puree part or all of the soup, depending on how you like the
   texture. Return puree to the pan, and simmer for 10 more
   minutes to blend flavors before serving.