"The soup has to simmer for about and hour but it really isn't difficult to make. Just put on your timer and wander off for a while...."
INGREDIENTS
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* 2 tbsp vegetable oil
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* ¾ cup diced white onion
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* ¾ cup diced celery
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* ½ cup diced carrot
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* ¼ cup diced green bell pepper
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* 2 tbsp minced garlic
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* 4 x 15 oz cans black beans
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* 4 cups chicken stock
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* 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
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* 2 tspn chili powder
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* ½ tspn cayenne pepper
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* ½ tspn cumin
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* ½ tspn salt
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* ¼ tspn concentrated liquid smoke (hickory)
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for garnish :
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* shredded cheddar/Monterey jack cheese blend
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* chopped green onion