Big League Black Bean Soup

Makes 6 (1⅓ cup) servings
==Ingredients==
* 2 x 16-ounce cans black beans, drained
* 1½ cups water
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 cup sliced celery
* 1 cup diced carrots
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 2 cups chicken broth
* 1 x 4-ounce can diced green chiles, drained
* ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1 tablespoon dry sherry
* 3 cups hot cooked brown rice
* ½ cup sliced green onions for garnish
* ½ cup finely chopped tomato for garnish
==Directions==
# Reserve 1 cup black beans.
# Puree remaining beans with water in electric blender or food processor; set aside.
# Cook onion, celery, and carrots in oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat until tender crisp.
# Add broth, chiles, pepper and whole and puréed beans.
# Simmer uncovered 10 to 15 minutes.
# Remove from heat; stir in sherry.
# Top each serving with ½ cup rice.
# Garnish with green onions and tomato.
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