Black Bean Soup Vegetarian

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This is a lighter soup,from cooking light, and i do like to garnish it with baked tortilla strips and crema.

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Steps

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Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.

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Add celery , minced onion , bell pepper , and carrot.

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Cook 10 minutes or until tender , stirring occasionally.

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Add garlic and the next 4 ingredients.

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Saut 3 minutes.

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Add broth , water , and beans.

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Bring to a boil.

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Reduce heat , and simmer 15 minutes.

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Cool slightly.

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Place half of soup in a blender , and process until smooth.

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Pour into a bowl.

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Repeat procedure with remaining soup.

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Garnish with sliced green onions , if desired.

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Ingredients

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olive oil, celery, onion, green bell pepper, carrots, garlic, ground cumin, dried oregano, chili powder, fresh ground black pepper, vegetable broth, water, black beans, green onion, corn tortilla strips, crema