Vegetarian Black Bean Soup

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth, divided
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup diced peeled potato
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• 2 green onions, sliced

Directions:

• In a large saucepan, bring the onion, garlic and 1/4 cup broth to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes or until onion is tender. Stir in the beans, potato, thyme, cumin and remaining broth; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 20-25 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
• Stir in tomatoes and hot pepper sauce; heat through. Sprinkle with green onions. Yield: 6 servings.