Black Bean Soup (Vegan, Gluten Free and Oil Free)

Ingredients

• 4 1/2 cups cooked black beans
• 2 cans diced tomatoes, un-drained
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 1 jalapeno, minced (seeded and deveined if you don’t want any spice)
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 2 tsp sea salt
• black pepper, to taste
• 4 green onions, sliced

Directions

In large pot, onion and garlic with a small amount of water. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until onions are soft. Add tomatoes, beans, broth, jalapeno and spices. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes. Use an immersion blender or pour into a blender to puree and simmer for another 10 minutes. Stir in green onions and serve.

Garnish with cashew sour cream, fresh cilantro, diced avocado, salsa, tortilla chips, and/or anything else you may like.

Serves 4-6.