Black Bean Soup

Ingredients, directions and serving information for Black Bean Soup.

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion
• 2 carrots
• 2 celery sticks
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 3 cans low-sodium black beans
• 8 cups water
• 1 cube low-sodium chicken bouillon
• 1 lime
• plain low-fat yogurt

1. Place a large pot on the stove over medium heat, add the oil when it's hot. Add the onion, carrots, celery, garlic, basil, oregano, and chili powder and cook about 10 minutes until the onion is soft.
2. Add the beans, water, and bouillon cube and raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Turn the heat down to low and cook about 30 minutes or until the beans are very tender.
3. Just before serving, squeeze the juice of 1/4 lime on each serving and a tablespoon of yogurt.