Black Bean Soup Recipe

Directions:

1. In a medium stock pot, place the olive oil, onion, carrot, and bell pepper.
2. Saute the vegetables until they are tender.
3. Bring 1 cup of water to a boil, add the bouillon cubes, and allow to dissolve.
4. Add the bouillon, cooked beans, and the remaining ingredients, except, cornstarch and 2 tablespoon water, to the vegetables.
5. Bring mixture to a simmer and cook approximately 15 minutes.
6. In a blender, puree 1 quart of the soup, and put back into the pot.
7. In a separate bowl, combine the cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water.
8. Add the cornstarch mix to the soup and bring to a boil for 1 minute.