Hearty Black Bean Soup

By CruelK8E

Ingredients

• 3 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (30 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cans (14 1/2 ounces) chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• Hot cooked rice

Preparation

Step 1

In a 3 quart slow cooker, combine the first 12 ingredients.

Cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until vegetables are tender.

Serve with rice.