Vegan Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 2 carrots , chopped
• 1 rib of celery , 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

Instructions

1. 1

   Gather all ingredients.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, and garlic in hot oil for 5 minutes. Season with chili powder, cumin, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute.

3. 3

   Stir in vegetable broth, 2 cans beans, and corn. Bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Meanwhile, process remaining 2 cans beans and tomatoes in a food processor or blender until smooth.

5. 5

   Stir into boiling soup, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes.