Spicy Vegan Black Bean Soup

modified from goveg.com

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 lbs canned black beans
• 4  teaspoons  diced  jalapeno peppers
• 6  cups vegetable broth
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  tablespoon chili powder
• 1  teaspoon ground cumin
• 1  teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3⁄4 teaspoon ground black pepper
•  hot sauce, to taste
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch
•  cilantro (to garnish)

Directions

1. Drain and rinse the beans.
2. In a crock pot, combine the beans, jalapeños, broth, garlic powder, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, pepper, and hot sauce.
3. Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Add cornstarch and cook for another 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Adjust the seasonings as needed.
4. Serve with the cilantro and nondairy sour cream if desired.