Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 Tablespoon Garlic
• 1 Small Onion diced
• 1 Tablespoon Cumin
• 2 Cans (15 ounce) Black Beans
• 2 Cups Water or Vegetable Stock
• 1 Bay Leaf
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Wheat-free Tamari
• 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
• Fresh Cilantro chopped for garnish

Preparation

1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a soup pot. Add the garlic and onions, and cook until onions are translucent.
2. Add canned beans including their liquid, water or stock, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.
3. Add the cumin and sauté a few more minutes. Add tamari and lemon juice and simmer one minute more. Top with cilantro.