Hearty Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 3 medium carrots, halved and thinly sliced
• 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (30 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth or vegetable broth
• 1 can (15 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
• Hot cooked rice