3 medium carrots, halved & thinly sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
1 med. onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 can (30 oz) black beans, rinsed & drained***
2 cans (14 1/2 oz each) chicken broth
1 can (15 oz) crushed tomatoes
1 1/2 tsp dried basil
1/2 tsp dried oregano
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp hot pepper sauce
Hot cooked rice.

In a slow cooker combine first 12 ingreedients. cover and cook on low for 9-10 hours or until vegetables are tender. Serve over rice. Makes 8 1 cup servings.