Serves 4-6

1 1/2 cups

dry black beans or 2-15 oz. (420 ml) cans cooked black beans, drained and rinsed

360 ml

1 lb.

ripe plum tomatoes, cored and halved lengthwise

454 g

8

cloves garlic, peeled

8

1

medium carrot, peeled and cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) slices

1

1

large onion, peeled and cut into 8 wedges

1

1

sweet red pepper cored and cut into quarters

1

1

stalk celery, cut into 1-inch (2.5-cm) pieces

1

2 Tbsp.

olive oil

30 ml

salt and pepper to taste

5 cups

chicken or vegetable stock

1.2 l

1 tsp.

whole cumin seeds

5 ml

1/2 tsp.

dried oregano

2.5 ml

1/4 tsp.

cayenne pepper

1.2 ml

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup

yogurt or sour cream

120 ml

1 Tbsp.

coarsely chopped cilantro

15 ml

slices of lime