Black Bean Soup 1 cup sliced celery 1 cup chopped onion 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon CARAPELLI® light olive oil 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans, drained 1 (28-ounce) can Italian-style tomatoes in puree 1 (14½-ounce) can chicken broth 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper 1 cup diced HORMEL® pepperoni In large saucepan, sauté celery, onion, and garlic in olive oil until tender. Add remaining ingredients except pepperoni. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, stirring occasionally, 25 to 30 minutes. Stir in pepperoni. Makes 6 servings. Nutritional Information per Serving: Calories: 343, Fat: 11 g, Protein: 19 g, Cholesterol: 13 mg, Carbohydrates: 44 g, Sodium: 790 mg ____________________________________________________________ This recipe courtesy of Back of the Box Recipes. www.backofthebox.com Home Page This recipe created by Hormel Foods.