Vegetarian Black Bean Soup

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup chopped onion

2 garlic cloves, minced

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) vegetable broth. Reserve portion of broth.

2 cans (15 oz. each) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup potato, peeled and diced

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 can (14-1/2 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

2 green onions, sliced

Directions:

In a saucepan, bring the onion, garlic and 1/4 cup broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until onion is tender.

Stir in the beans, potato, thyme, cumin and remaining broth; return to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.

Stir in tomatoes and hot pepper sauce; heat through.

Sprinkle with green onions.

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