Black Bean Soup

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1/4 onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup water
• 1 chicken bouillon
• 1 (8 ounce) can corn, drained and rinsed
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes
• 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/4 teaspoon cilantro

Recipe

• 1 sautee the onion, carrot, and garlic in oil in a large pot until onion is soft.
• 2 add water and boullion cube, bring to a boil.
• 3 add corn and chillis and sir.
• 4 add the tomatoes and the chilli powder at this point. stir.
• 5 add the black bean and remaining spices and give a stir. cover and let simmer 30 minutes.
• 6 for a thicker soup you could add some cornstarch.
• 7 top with scallions, cheese, avocado -- .