Black Bean Soup

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 12 cup celery, diced
• 12 cup onion, minced
• 14 cup green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 12 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon fresh black pepper
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1 cup water
• 3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes

1. Heat oil in medium stockpot over medium heat.
2. Add celery, minced onion, and bell pepper.
3. Cook about 10 minutes until tender.
4. Add garlic and next 4 ingredients; cook 3 more minutes.
5. Add broth, water, beans, and tomatoes.
6. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15-30 minutes.

olive oil, celery, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, ground cumin, oregano, chili powder, fresh black pepper, vegetable broth, water, black beans, tomatoes

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/black-bean-soup-329018 (may not work)