Blah Blah Black Beans..NO, These are So Good!!

Blah, Blah Black Beans...NO, These are So Good!!! 

Ingredients

1 lb. dry black beans
1 c. diced carrots
1/2 c. chopped celery
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 t. black pepper
1/4 t. cayenne pepper
1 t. cumin
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. onion powder
2 c. chicken broth
1 14 oz can diced tomatoes

Directions

Sort and soak a pound of black beans for 6-8 hours.  Rinse the beans.  Bring the beans to a boil and let sit for 1 hour.  Rinse the beans again.  Cover the beans with water. Add 2 cups of chicken broth and add the rest of the ingredients.  Bring the pot to a boil.  Reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours.

Optional:  add fresh green onion, tomato, cilantro, jalapenos and sour cream to the individual bowls before serving.

ENJOY!!!