Black Bean Soup

Name: Black Bean Soup
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 cup diced celery; 1/2 cup minced onion; 1/4 cup diced green bell pepper; 3 tablespoons chopped carrot; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups vegetable broth; 1 cup water; 3 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained; Sliced green onions (optional)

14 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 cup diced celery
1/2 cup minced onion
1/4 cup diced green bell pepper
3 tablespoons chopped carrot
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cups vegetable broth
1 cup water
3 (15-ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
Sliced green onions (optional)

Directions

1

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add celery, minced onion, bell pepper, and carrot. Cook 10 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add garlic and the next 4 ingredients (through black pepper); saute 3 minutes. Add broth, water, and beans; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes. Cool slightly.
2

Place half of soup in a blender, and process until smooth. Pour into a bowl. Repeat procedure with remaining soup. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired.