Black bean soup

• 3 cans black beans (15 oz), with their liquid
• 1 large onion, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes (15 oz)
• 3 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 lime, juiced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• salt

About $8.64 for 6 servings.

None of the nine major allergens in the ingredients as listed. Packaged foods vary, so check the labels of what you buy.

1. Heat the oil in a large pot. Cook the onion and carrots for 6 minutes.
2. Add the garlic, cumin and paprika for 1 minute.
3. Add the beans with their liquid, the tomatoes and the broth. Simmer for 20 minutes.
4. Blend about half the soup with a stick blender, leaving the rest chunky.
5. Stir in the lime juice and salt. Cool and portion into 6 containers.