Seriously Seasoned Black Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
4 scallions, sliced (or 1/4 cup chopped onion)
2 stalks celery
1 jalapeno, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons oregano
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 -2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, with liquid
1 (10 ounce) can Rotel Tomatoes
1 1/2 cups low sodium chicken broth
salt & pepper

Preparation

Heat oil in large pot. Saute scallions, celery, jalapeno, and garlic for 5 minutes. Add all spices, (except for balsamic vinegar). Cook two more minutes.
Add Rotel tomatoes, cook for 2 minutes. Add black beans and chicken broth. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add balsamic vinegar.
When beans are well heated add mixture to a blender and puree in batches. Add all batches back to pot. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.
Top with fat free sour cream, cheese or onions.