Quick and easy black bean soup recipe

This quick and easy recipe makes dinner a breeze on those cold, yet busy, winter nights.

BLACK BEAN SOUP
Ingredients

• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, drained
• 2 (15 ounce) cans vegetable broth, divided  
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans
• 3 cups hot cooked rice

Directions
Drain most of the liquid from 2 cans black beans. Combine them, diced tomatoes, 1 cup broth, and seasonings into a blender and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a saucepan and add the rest of the broth and the remaining can of black beans. Over medium heat, bring mixture to a simmer, and cook for 15 minutes. Put 1/2 cup hot rice into each of 6 bowls. Ladle soup over rice and top with diced onions, tofu or vegan friendly cheese for garnish.