Black Bean & Tomato Soup

By oldbklady

Ingredients

• 3 c. tomatoes halved, and seeded
• 2 tbs olive oil
• 1 med onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 carrot, grated
• 2 15oz cans black beans
• 1-2 tsp cumin
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 2 tsp basil
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• 2 c. chicken broth

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat the boiler.

Place the tomatoes cut side down on a rimmed baking sheet and broil until the skins begin to char and burst, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven. When cool enough to handle, remove the charred skins.

Meanwhile, heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the oil and then the onion. Cook and stir until tender but not brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and simmer until the tomatoes have cooked down, about 15 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Puree if desired. simmer 5 minutes and serve.