Tomato & Black Bean Soup

I am not sure who brought this to our Christmas Potluck, but it was very tasty.

Ingredients:

• 1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
• 1 cup celery, chopped fine
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 large carrots, shredded
• 1can 28 oz. Dei Tratelli, all natural, Petite Diced Tomatoes
• 2 cans, 8 oz. each Kuners, no salt added black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can Hunts, no salt added Ttomato Sauce
• 6-8 cups water
• 2-3 teaspoons Spike all purpose spices
• 2-3 teaspoons Braggs Organic Sprinkles
• 1 tablespoons crushed basil
• 1 bay leaf

Directions:

1. Saute the onion celery and garlic for several minutes. Add carrots and continue sauteing.
2. Add tomatoes, beans, sauce and water.
3. Add the spices and bay leaf.
4. Let simmer until it thickens.

Soup is always better the second day.

Enjoy!!