Smokey Black Bean Soup

I made this when I was coming down with cold symptoms and wanted a comforting soup that I could taste despite my stuffy nose. I thought it was geat so I thought I'd share. Please note: There is NO substitution for smoked paprika. Servings are totally guessed.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  teaspoons  oil
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 1  cup  chopped celery
• 3 -4  garlic cloves, minced
• 2  cups chicken broth or 2  cups vegetable broth, whatever
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2  teaspoons cilantro
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 3⁄4 teaspoon  smoked paprika, NO subs
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
•  salt, if needed to taste
•  fat free sour cream, for garnish (optional)

Directions

1. Heat the oil in a pot over med heat.
2. Add the onions, celery and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes.
3. Add the broth, tomatoes, cilantro, cumin, and smoked paprika. Bring to a soft boil. Reduce heat, and cover and simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Add the black beans and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
5. Stir.
6. At this time, if desired, puree 1/3 to 1/2 of the soup for a thicker texture. Totally optional.
7. Add salt, if needed.
8. Serve garnished with a dallop of the optional FF sour cream.