Hearty Black Bean Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 35 mins Cook Time: 45 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 10
• 4 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium black beans, divided
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 3 (15 ounce) cans low sodium vegetable broth, divided
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, chopped
• 6 mushrooms, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 pinch black pepper
• 1 1/2 cups frozen corn

Recipe

• 1 puree 2 cans of beans, tomatoes and 1 can of broth and add to large soup pot (at least 6 quarts). i puree with an immersion blender right in the pot.
• 2 add remaining two cans of beans, two cans of broth and the rest of the ingredients to the pot.
• 3 bring to a boil, stirring frequently to prevent the bottom from sticking and burning.
• 4 reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.