VEGAN BLACK BEAN SOUP

By Grandmax4

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion -- chopped
• 1 stalk celery -- chopped
• 2 carrots -- chopped
• 4 cloves garlic -- chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 4 cans black beans -- (15 ounce)
• 1 can whole kernel corn -- (15 ounce)
• 1 can crushed tomatoes -- (14.5 ounce)

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion, celery, carrots and garlic for 5 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute. Stir in vegetable broth, 2 cans of beans, and corn. Bring to a boil.

Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, process remaining 2 cans beans and tomatoes until smooth. Stir into boiling soup mixture, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes.