Vitamix Avacodo Tortilla Soup

½ Avacado
2 celery stalks
1 carrot
2 shallots, or one small onion
1 15 oz can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 oz can yellow or white corn
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
2 cups filtered water
½ tsp dried cilantro
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
salt to taste

• place ½ of the corn, ½ of the black beans and remaninig ingredients in Vitamix
• blend on high for 6-7 min, or until steam is seen on the lid
• turn to variable 2
• add remaining corn and beans
• blend for 10-15 seconds