Venezuelan Black Bean Soup - Community Servings

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 cup diced onion
• 1 leek, washed and finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 cups low-salt vegetable broth
• 3 cups water
• 2 (15-oz) cans of low-salt black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 teaspoons packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Feta crumbles
• Cilantro leaves (chopped)
• Seasoned croutons