Author Notes
I created this soup back when my children were young, I was working too many hours, and they wanted to go Trick-or-Treating on a weeknight. They were delighted with the spooky colors; I was happy with how quickly it came together. And it's always fun to customize your dinner! If you use vegetable broth, this soup is appropriate for vegetarians. —Windischgirl
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Ingredients
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2
Carrots, chopped
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2
Celery stalks, chopped
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2 tablespoons
Olive or vegetable oil
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2 cups
Black beans, cooked, with their liquid; equal to 2 cans of 15 oz. each
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1 1/2 cups
Chicken or vegetable broth
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1/4 teaspoon
Cayenne pepper
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1/2 teaspoon
Cumin, ground
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Salt and pepper to taste
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1/4 cup
Tomato salsa
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1/2 cup
cheddar cheese, orange and sharp!, shredded
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1/2 cup
Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
Directions
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In a medium saucepan, heat the oil. Add the carrots and celery, and sauté until tender.
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Add the beans and their liquid, then stir in the broth. Add the cayenne, cumin, salt, and pepper. Heat gently till simmering.
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Divide the soup among 4 bowls. Let each diner top their spooky serving with a spoonful of salsa, festive orange cheese, and a ghost of sour cream. Serve with crusty bread or tortilla chips. Follow with candy for dessert!
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