Prepare one pound of black beans according to package directions. Strain beans but save the liquid.Combine beans with coconut milk, salsa, and soup base. Add vegetables. Simmer low for about a half hour, adding bean water as needed to make a thick soup. Add salt and pepper to taste.You can blenderize 1/3 of the soup to thicken the broth, or leave it all chunky.This is delicious as is, or serve with plum salsa. (Recipeā¦190)