Tomato & Black Bean Soup

Ingredientes

• 2 cucharaditas cumin, ground
• 1 pizca black pepper, freshly ground
• 0,12 cucharadita cayenne
• 1 pizca salt
• 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, low sodium
• 1 tallo, medio celery, thinly sliced
• 4 diente garlic, minced
• 4 medianas scallions, thinly sliced
• 15 onza diced tomatoes, canned
• 15 onza black beans, canned

Instrucciones

1. In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the sliced scallions, celery stalk, garlic, cumin, cayenne, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally until vegetables soften.
3. Add black beans and their juices, the tomatoes, and the broth.
4. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
5. Transfer 2 cups soup to a blender and process until smooth.
6. Return soup to the pan and stir to combine. Return to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes longer.
7. Season with 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice and adjust seasonings.
8. Serving suggestion: serve hot with hot pepper sauce and extra slice scallions on the side.