Vegan Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 4 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained, divided
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

Preparation

1. 1

   Step 1

   Gather all ingredients.
2. 2

   Step 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

   Step 3

   Stir in vegetable broth, 2 cans beans, and corn. Bring to a boil.
4. 4

   Step 4

   Meanwhile, process remaining 2 cans beans and tomatoes in a food processor or blender until smooth.
5. 5

   Step 5

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

6. Bon appetit!