Ingredients
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2 teaspoons oil
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 cup chopped celery
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3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
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2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth, whatever
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1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
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2 teaspoons cilantro
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1 teaspoon cumin
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3/4 teaspoon smoked paprika, NO subs
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1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
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salt, if needed to taste
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fat free sour cream, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a pot over med heat.
- Add the onions, celery and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes.
- Add the broth, tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, and smoked paprika. Bring to a soft boil. Reduce heat, and cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the black beans and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Stir.
- At this time, if desired, puree 1/3 to 1/2 of the soup for a thicker texture. Totally optional.
- Add salt, if needed.
- Serve garnished with a dallop of the optional FF sour cream.