Cuban Black Bean Soup Recipe: How to Make It

Ingredients

• 4 celery ribs, sliced
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 8 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 4 teaspoons canola oil
• 4 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) vegetable broth
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 to 2 teaspoons pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• GARNISH:
• 9 tablespoons chopped tomatoes
• 9 teaspoons fat-free sour cream
• 9 teaspoons minced fresh cilantro