Ingredients

• 1 Tbsp. olive oil

• 1 large onion, chopped

• 2 carrots, chopped

• 1 stalk celery, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, chopped

• 2 Tbsp. chili powder

• 1 Tbsp. ground cumin

• 1 pinch black pepper

• 4 Cups vegetable broth

• 4 (15 oz.) cans black beans

• 1 (15 oz.) can whole kernel corn

• 1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

Preparation

• Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, celery, carrots and garlic for 5 minutes. • Season with chili powder, cumin, and black pepper; cook for 1 minute. • Stir in vegetable broth, 2 cans of beans, and corn. Bring to a boil. • Meanwhile, in a food processor or blender, process remaining 2 cans beans and tomatoes until smooth. Stir into boiling soup mixture, reduce heat to medium, and simmer for 15 minutes.