Santa Fe Black Bean Soup

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Santa Fe Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

1. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2. 1 medium yellow onion, cut into ¼-inch dice
3. 1 stalk celery, cut into ¼-inch dice
4. 1 tablespoon minced garlic
5. 1½ teaspoons crushed red pepper
6. 1½ tablespoons chicken base
7. 1 tablespoon chili powder
8. 5 (15-ounce) cans black beans
9. ¾ cup bottled barbecue sauce
10. salt and white pepper, to taste

Procedures

1. In a large stock pot, heat oil over medium heat.
2. Add onion, celery and bacon bits, and saute 3 to 4 minutes until onion is translucent.
3. Add garlic, red pepper, chicken base and chili powder, and saute 2 to 3 minutes to infuse flavor.
4. Add beans and barbecue sauce, and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary to maintain consistency.
6. Season with salt and white pepper.