Cooking: Black Bean Soup

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Heat oil in saucepan and add onion, celery, and carrots. Simmer slowly until onions are almost clear--add garlic and cook until fragrant--about 30 seconds.

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While veggies cook, rinse canned beans under cold water. Blend three cups in food processor with one cup of water and the chicken base. Puree until smooth.

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When veggies are ready, combine beans and pureed beans, whole beans, water and all other ingredients into a pot. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for at least one hour.

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Serve with cheese and chopped green onion.