2 carrots, chopped--2 ribs celery, chopped--1 red bell pepper, chopped--1 Tbsp olive oil--1 med onion,chopped--a fourth tsp saly-- 1 lg can (28oz) diced tomatoes--2 c water-- 1 can (15oz) black beans,drained-- a half c cilantro leaves, chopped--2 Tbsp tabasco sauce-- 1 sm lime, freshly squeezed-- topped off with sour cream (optional) --about 6 servings. 6 cups total.Enjoy.

any further instructions? add all together at once? bring to a boil? put in food processor? It sounds good. Thanks.

place carrots,celery,and red bell pepper in small microwaveable bowl. add a fourth cup water, cover top of bowl loosely with plastic wrap, and microwave 5 minutes.--Heat oil in stockpot over med. heat. add onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. add steamed vegetables and season with salt. saute another 5 min..--ADD tomatoes juice, water. add beans cilantro, and chipotlesauce. stir to blend , bring to simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook 30 min. add lime juice and top each serving with sour cream.