Citrus Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 3 cups chopped yellow onion
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1 teaspoon of salt
• 1 medium carrot, finely chopped
• 10 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 medium zucchini, diced
• 5 cups cooked black beans
• 1 ½ cups orange juice
• Cayenne pepper, to your liking
• 8 ounces of salsa

Directions

• Place oil in large pot.
• Heat the oil, and sauté the onion, cumin, salt, zucchini, carrot, and the garlic over medium heat. Sauté until carrot is tender.
• Add beans.
• Put heat on low. Mix in orange juice, cayenne, and salsa. Simmer over low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.

Play with Your Food

• Top with a dollop sour cream.
• Top with some shredded pepper jack cheese or cheddar cheese.
• Top with some chopped jalapeno.