Family Circle Black Bean Soup

2 tbsp olive oil
2 whole carrots, peeled and diced
2 ribs celery, trimmed and diced
1 med onion
4 colves minced garlic
2 14 oz cans vegetable broth
1 envelope ham flavoring (Goya)
1 tsp dried oregano
1.2 tsp cayenne
2 cups water
6 cups drained and rinsed can of black beans (5 cans)

heat oil, add carrots, celery, onion and garlic. Cook over medium heat for 5 min. Once fragrant and slightly softened, add vegetable broth, Goya flavoring, oregano, cayenne, water and beans. Bring to simmer. Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Puree soup in batches; serve warm with sour cream (optional).

Number of Servings: 8

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user LISAZ4LIFE.