Ingredients

• 1 tbs olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 3 cans of black beans
• 4 cups of vegetable stock
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp mirin (apple juice)
• 1 tbsp tamari

Directions

1. In large pot over medium heat, sauté  onion in oil with a touch of sea salt for 3 minutes. Add garlic, celery, carrots, cumin, and cayenne. Sauté 8 minutes or until carrots are tender.
2. Add beans to pot along with stock, tomatoes, mirin, and tamari. Bring to a simmer and cook 30 minutes to combine flavors. Season with salt and pepper.

Enjoy!