Vegan Black Bean Soup

Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins Servings: 6 Source:

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

Directions

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

Meanwhile, process remaining 2 cans beans and tomatoes in a food processor or blender until smooth. Stir into boiling soup, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes.