Black Bean Soup

Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tsps minced garlic
1/4 cup chopped celery
8 cups chicken broth, low sodium
2 cups black beans, cooked and drained
1 tsp ground coriander
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Directions

1.Cook onion, celery and garlic in olive oil over medium-high heat until soft.
2.Add chicken broth, black beans, coriander and cayenne pepper. Simmer uncovered, about 10 minutes.
3.Stir in balsamic vinegar.
4.Serve warm and garnish with cilantro.

Note: optional to take soup (when cooled) and transfer to blender and process to smooth consistency. Serve warmed.