Red beans with cheese

Description

Place beans, broth, bay leaf, onion, pepper, cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Simmer for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid. Discard the onion, chili pepper, and bay leaf. Add 2 tablespoons of cheese to the beans. Puree half of the beans, leaving the other half whole. Season with salt if needed. Cover with foil and keep warm until serving. Before serving, sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of cheese over the beans.

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