DIY Friday

Delicious Vegetarian Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 3 teaspoons chili powder
• 3 15 ounce cans black beans
• black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup of salsa
• 1/2 cup of shredded cheese
• fresh chopped basil
• 1 avocado

Preparation

Heat oil in large pot over medium heat. Add onion, cook 5 minutes. Stir in garlic, cumin, and chili powder. Add first can of black beans. Drain last two cans of black beans and add to pot. Add 1 cup of salsa and 1/2 cup of shredded cheese. Reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often. Add black pepper, to taste. Top with avocado slices, shredded cheese, and fresh basil.