Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup cooked black beans
• 1/4 onion, diced
• 1/4 bell pepper, diced
• 1/4 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/2 cup beef broth
• 1 tbsp cooking oil
• 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp cumin
• Salt (1/4 tsp)
• Black pepper (1/8 tsp)

Instructions

1. 1Heat cooking oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté the onion and bell pepper until softened.
2. 2Add the black beans, diced tomatoes, beef broth, garlic powder, cumin, salt, and black pepper.
3. 3Simmer for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow flavors to meld.
4. 4Blend a portion of the soup using a fork or a blender for a thicker consistency, if desired. Serve warm.