Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 celery ribs, finely chopped
• 2 vegetable bouillon cubes
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch

Directions

1. 1

   In a large pot combine first five ingredients. Allow to simmer for 1o minutes.

2. 2

   Add 1/2 a can of black beans, salt and cumin. Let cook for five minutes.

3. 3

   Puree contents of pot. Return to pot.

4. 4

   Add the remaining beans to soup.

5. 5

   Combine cornstarch with 1 1/2 tablespoons of water in a small bowl.

6. 6

   Add the cornstarch mix and lemon juice to soup and continue to cook until thickened.