Spicy Black Bean Soup

By Tonya_Speed

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 (15-oz.) cans black beans
• 4 cups water
• 2 cloves garlic, pressed
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 3 tablespoon ground cumin
• 2 (10-oz.) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel is a good brand)

Preparation

Step 1

Heat the oil in a large saucepan with a tight-fitting lid over medium-high heat; add onion and celery and cook until semi-soft. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for at least 45 minutes. Before serving, run at least half of the soup through the blender and add back the saucepan.
NUTRITION per serving: 145 Calories; 3g Fat; 8g Protein; 21g Carbohydrate; 8g Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 592mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain (Starch); 1/2 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat. Points: 2