(For all ingredients, please use organic versions if available)
Serves 8–10
¼ cup water
1 medium red or yellow onion, diced
2 sticks celery, chopped
2 carrots, sliced or diced
½ teaspoon ground cumin
4 cups cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
3 cups water
1 cup orange juice
2 medium tomatoes, diced
2 cloves fresh crushed garlic
Juice of 1lime
Salt to taste (about a teaspoon)
Hot chili pepper flakes to taste (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped