Black Bean Soup

Adapted from Allrecipes.com

Ingredients
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 stalk celery, chopped
2 carrots, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 pinch black pepper
4 cups vegetable broth
4 cans black beans, drained
1 can whole kernel corn, drained
1 can crushed tomatoes 

Notes / Directions
Saute onions, celery, carrots, and garlic in olive oil for about 5 minutes. Add seasonings and cook for additional minute. Empty vegetables into a large stock pot. Add vegetable broth, 2 cans of black beans, and corn and bring to a boil. In a blender, blend remaining 2 cans of black beans and crushed tomatoes until smooth. Add to the stock pot and reduce heat to medium and simmer for 15 minutes.