Smoky Vegan Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

• 2 medium carrots, chopped

• 2 stalks celery, sliced

• 1 medium onion, finely chopped

• 1/4 c. tomato paste

• 3 cloves garlic, crushed with press

• 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin

• 1 tsp. smoked paprika

• 3 c. lower-sodium vegetable or chicken broth

• 3 cans (15 oz. each) lower-sodium black beans, undrained

• 1 c. frozen corn

• Avocado chunks, for serving

• Cilantro leaves, for serving

Directions

1. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil on medium-high. Add carrots, celery and onion. Cook 6 to 8 minutes or until starting to brown, stirring occasionally. Add tomato paste, garlic, cumin and smoked paprika. Cook, stirring, 1 to 2 minutes or until garlic is golden and tomato paste has browned. Stir in 1/2 cup broth, scraping up any browned bits.

2. Transfer contents of skillet to 6- to 8-quart slow-cooker bowl along with beans, corn and remaining broth. Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 6 hours. Serve with avocado and cilantro.

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Original Recipe from: Good Housekeeping