black bean soup

By JaimeDancer

from biggest loser

Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 (15oz) cans of black beans
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 stalks of celery, chopped
• 4 cups water
• 1 tsp minced garlic
• 2 Tbsp dried parsley OR cilantro
• 3 Tbsp ground cumin
• 1 (14.5oz) can Rotel (tomatoes with green chilies)
• 1 can (14.5oz) diced tomatoes

Preparation

Step 1

In a large sauce pan or medium stock pot, heat oil over a medium high heat. Cook onion until semi soft. Add everything else to the pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, and simmer at least 45 minutes. Now take 4 cups of the soup and process in blender. You do want some chunks of veggies and beans...so don't get too carried away with blending.