Black Bean Vegetable Soup Recipe
Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 cups vegetable stock
• 2 cans (each 14 oz) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (7 oz) corn kernels
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 can (10 oz) stewed tomatoes

Directions
In large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat; cook onion, garlic and carrots, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until onion is softened. Add chili powder and cumin; cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add stock, 1 can of the beans, corn and pepper; bring to boil. Meanwhile, in food processor or blender, puree together tomatoes and remaining can of beans; add to pot. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes or until carrots are tender.