Name: Spicy Black Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 2 medium yellow onions, chopped; 3 celery ribs, finely chopped; 1 large carrot, peeled and sliced into thin rounds; 6 garlic cloves, pressed or minced; 4 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (use 1/4 teaspoon if you're sensitive to spice); 4 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained; 4 cups (32 ounces) low-sodium vegetable broth; 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional); 1 to 2 teaspoons sherry vinegar, to taste, or 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice; Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; Optional garnishes: diced avocado, extra cilantro, thinly sliced radishes, tortilla chips...