Veggie Taco "Dump" Soup

This is a super easy soup to make. I like to call it Taco "Dump" Soup because it is so easy you literally dump the cans in the pot and heat up!!  I have added a few more veggies and spices and it is delicious!!  

Veggie Taco "Dump" Soup

1 T extra virgin olive oil

1 t minced garlic

1 onion, finely chopped in food processor

2 carrots, chopped in food processor

2 celery spears, chopped in food processor

1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes

1 can (14 oz) black beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14 oz) northern beans, rinsed and drained

1 can (14 oz) organic corn, drained

1 can (14 oz) black olives, drained

1 can (4 oz) diced chiles

2 cups tomato juice

1/3 cup coconut sugar (or sweetener of choice)

2 t Himalayan salt

2 t chili powder

1 t cumin

1 t oregano

1 t paprika

1/4 t cayenne (optional for added spice, but so good with this!)

(Optional garnishes: fresh cilantro, organic corn chips, sour cream, cheezy queso dip)

Heat olive oil in pot. Saute garlic and onions until translucent. Add carrots and celery and saute a few minutes. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil. Let simmer on stove until flavors have combined and you are ready to serve. Garnish soup if desired.