Black Bean Chipotle Soup

By kgl1255

Ingredients

• 1 lb. Dry Black Beans
• 4 stalks Celery, chopped
• 4 Carrots, chopped
• 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
• 4 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce, chopped
• 1 cup Tomatoes, crushed
• 1 can Green Chilies, chopped, drained
• 6 cups Chicken Stock
• 2 tsp Cumin Ground

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse and sort beans and place in large bowl; cover completely with water. Soak 6-8 hours or overnight. Drain beans; discard water

Place beans in crockpot. Add celery, carrots and onion

Combine chipotles, tomatoes, chiles, stock and cumin in med. bowl. Add to crockpot. Cover; cook low 7-8 hours.

If desired, process mixture in blender.

Notes:
Optional toppings: sour cream, chunky salsa, fresh chopped cilantro