Delicious Easy Black Bean Soup, Date-Lemon Squares

After a long day @ work I made a bunch of comfort food, didn't even eat any of it, and then cried like a baby over an ancient 1995 vegetarian video on YouTube. So damn PMS today. Sigh.

Maybe if I give you the recipes something good will have come of it.

Black Bean Soup

2 cups water
1 big can black beans (frijoles negros) or 2 small cans
2 chopped carrots
2 teaspoons of onion flakes
2 cloves chopped garlic
3/4 cup approximately salsa, homemade or store bought
1 veg. broth cube
1 tablespoon olive oil