Black Bean Soup - Marie-Andrée

2 cans (15oz) sodium-reduced black beans
1 can (14.5 oz) dices tomaotes in juice
2 coups water
2/3 cup diced celery
2/3 cup chopped onion
2 tps finely chopped seeded jalapeno pepper (optional)
1 tps minced garlic
1tps ground cumin
Black pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes to taste

Combine ¾ of the beans, ½ of the tomatoes and water in large pot. Bring to simmer on medium heat. Puree with immersion blender until mostly smooth.
Add remaining ingredients. Cover the pot and simmer on low heat foor 20-25 minutes (until vegetables are tender.

6 servings; 102 cal, 1 g fat, 7g fiber