Black Bean Soup

1 Tablespoon olive oil

4 thinly sliced scallions (or 1C onions)

1 thinly sliced celery stalk (1/2 C)

4 minced garlic cloves (1 Tb minced)

2 teaspoons ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon cayenne

Pinch of salt

Freshly ground pepper

Cook and stir until veggies soften.

2 (15 oz.) cans black beans and their liquid (or 1/2 pound bag of dried black beans soaked overnight, rinsed and cooked in 3 C of water)

1 (15 oz.) can diced tomatoes with juices

1 ½ C chicken broth (or one can) - Vegetarian I used 1 C water, 1/2 C red wine

Simmer and cook for 10 minutes.

Blend 2 C up this in blender, return to soup. Simmer and enjoy. This is a new favorite that is healthy too. Adapted from the South Beach Diet Book. Finish with a dollop of sour cream if you wish :)