Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

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

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