"This vegan and gluten free copycat Panera black bean soup recipe is easy and healthy! Make it for dinner tonight with pantry staples...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 cups onion (chopped)
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1 cup carrots (chopped)
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1 cup celery (chopped)
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1 cup red bell pepper (chopped)
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2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
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1 tablespoon ground cumin
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2 1/4 teaspoons salt
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1 1/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano
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1/2 teaspoon onion powder
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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3 tablespoons tomato paste (50g)
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8 cups vegetable broth
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4 15-ounce cans of black beans (drained and rinsed or 2 cups dried black beans, rinsed)
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1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
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2 tablespoons cilantro (chopped (optional))