"Black Gold" Black Bean Soup

2 cans (14.5 oz. ea.) Hain All Natural Vegetable or Chicken Broth
5 cans (15 oz. ea.) black beans, drained and rinsed
2 tablespoons Hain Safflower or Canola Oil
1-1/2 cups chopped onions
1/2 cup chopped carrots
1/2 cup chopped red or green peppers
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 can (15.25 oz.) Hain Pure Foods Organic Whole Kernel Golden Corn, drained
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Fresh Cilantro (optional for garnish)
Garden of Eatin' All Natural Chili & Lime Cantina Chips or Blue Tortilla Chips

1. In a blender or food processor, puree 1 can of Hain Broth with 3 cups of beans. Set aside.

2. In a large saucepan, heat Hain Oil. Add onion and carrot and cook until onion is tender, about 3 minutes. Add red pepper and garlic; cook 1 minute. Add coriander and cumin; cook 30 seconds.

3. Add remaining Hain Broth, pureed black bean mixture, remaining drained black beans, Hain Corn, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes. Garnish if desired. Serve with Garden of Eatin' Tortilla Chips.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Makes about 6 servings.