Costa Rican Black Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup celery, finely diced
1 medium sweet onion, finely diced
1 medium red pepper, finely diced
1 cup fresh tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon fresh garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cups black beans, canned including liquid (4 - 15 oz. cans)
3 cups vegetable stock
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon celery salt
3/4 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon clove
1/2 teaspoon allspice
salt
sour cream, can add a spoonful on top (optional)

Preparation

In a large stock pot, saute celery, onion, red pepper, tomatoes, garlic and ginger in oil over medium heat until vegetables are tender and onion is clear.
Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil and simmer for 30 minutes. Serve hot.