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Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup

Yields6 ServingsPrep Time20 minsCook Time4 hrs 30 minsTotal Time4 hrs 50 mins

Vegetables are packed with many vitamins and minerals and make for a healthy and hearty soup to serve as lunch or dinner.

 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
 2 medium carrots, chopped
 2 stalks celery, sliced
 1 medium onion, finely chopped
 1/4 c. tomato paste
 3 cloves garlic, crushed with press
 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
 3 c. lower-sodium vegetable or chicken broth
 3 cans (15 oz. each) lower-sodium black beans, undrained
 1 c. frozen corn
 Avocado chunks and cilantro leaves, for serving
1

In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add carrots, celery and onion. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until starting to brown, stirring occasionally.

2

Add tomato paste, garlic and cumin. Cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is golden and tomato paste has browned. Stir in 1/2 cup broth, scraping up any browned bits.

3

Transfer contents of skillet to 6- to 8-quart slow-cooker bowl along with beans, corn and remaining broth. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or low for 6 hours in a slow cooker. Serve with avocado and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

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Amount per serving
Calories325
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g15%

Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 535mg24%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.