Sopa De Frijoles Negros (Easy Black Bean Soup)

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1 15 ounces can black beans *or equivalent measure of cooked dried beans*
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 stalk celery
1 garlic clove -- minced
1 onion
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon cilantro -- (optional)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chicken broth
1 8 ounces can tomato sauce
1 cup low fat sour cream (for garnish)


Place canned beans in blender a small amount at a time till blended completely.

In saucepan heat oil, add onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, celery and salt.

Cook till onion is transparent. Add tomato sauce, blended black beans, and chicken broth.

Serve hot and topped with low fat sour cream