Black Bean Veggie Soup

One of my favorite soups

1-2 ribs diced celery
1 medium onion diced
1-2 cups of diced carrots
1-2 TBSP canola or olive oil

Pour oil in a large pan and add carrots, celery, and onions, until the veggies start to soften. Add

1 pint black beans rinsed
1 cups water
1 can tomatoes either diced, stewed or event with chilies
1-2 bouillon cubes chicken or beef or veggie

(Add one bouillon cube with the water and then after seasoning if it needs more add the other one then.)

Cook on medium low or simmer until veggies are done.

Seasonings amounts are approximate because I season to taste in other words lightly sprinkle across the top and taste to see if it needs more.

2 tsp Garlic powder or mince a couple cloves of garlic
2 tsp cumin
2 tsp chili powder
2 tsp paprika
1 tsp celery salt (only sprinkle like ¼- ½ of the top of the pan a little goes a long way)

Salt as needed

Options: change up seasoning, add a can or frozen corn, 1-2 cups of cubed chicken (optional but fabulous)

(If you are using dry beans cook the beans until tender before adding salt or tomatoes or it will stop the beans from cooking the rest of the way.)

Top with shredded cheese, sour cream, and serve with corn chips I love Fritos.