Black Bean Soup – Lightningbug.farm

Ingredients

• 3 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained, divided
• 3 celery ribs with leaves, chopped
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegan diet)
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green peppers and onions, undrained
• 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Louisiana-style hot sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream (omit for vegan diet)
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions