Maxine's Recipe ~ Black Bean Soup

Black Bean Soup

1  t oil

1  C chopped onion

(2  cloves garlic) options      *over

2  cans black beans

1½  teasp cumin

1  can stewed tomatoes (cut fine)

1  can chicken broth

½  t sugar

Cook onions in oil until tender.  Add 1  Cup beans

Mash with potato masher.  Add all else simmer

The longer the better - taste to season.  (can add vinegar)

*  I did use a sprinkle of garlic salt -