Santa Fe Black Bean Soup

== Ingredients ==
# 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
# 1 medium yellow onion, cut into ¼-inch dice
# 1 stalk celery, cut into ¼-inch dice
# 1 tablespoon minced garlic
# 1½ teaspoons crushed red pepper
# 1½ tablespoons chicken base
# 1 tablespoon chili powder
# 5 (15-ounce) cans black beans
# ¾ cup bottled barbecue sauce
# salt and white pepper, to taste
== Directions ==
# In a large stock pot, heat oil over medium heat.
# Add onion, celery and bacon bits, and saute 3 to 4 minutes until onion is translucent.
# Add garlic, red pepper, chicken base and chili powder, and saute 2 to 3 minutes to infuse flavor.
# Add beans and barbecue sauce, and bring to a boil.
# Reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary to maintain consistency.
# Season with salt and white pepper.
Category:Mexican Soups
Category:Yellow onion Recipes
Category:Celery Recipes
Category:Black bean Recipes
Category:Bacon Recipes