Black Bean Soup

It's been pretty cold and rainy here lately, which would usually inspire me to go on a baking frenzy. However, I spend eight to ten hours a day at work...baking. This has led to a soup making frenzy, but I'm usually pretty tired by the end of the day so it's more like a soup making need because I can just put everything in a pot and forget about it for thirty minutes or so. If that sounds like your kind of soup making experience, you've come to the right blog. This soup is ridiculously easy to make and pretty tasty, if I may say so myself.

You will need:
*2 tbsp olive oil, or some other vegetable oil
*3 bunches green onions, chopped
*1 can diced green chiles, drained
*1 can diced tomatoes, drained
*1 red bell pepper, diced
*3 cans black beans, drained
*4 cups veggie broth/stock
*1 cup frozen corn
*2 tbsp chile powder
*1 tbsp ground cumin
*2 tbsp granulated garlic
*1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
*salt and pepper to taste

1. In a medium sized pot, saute the green onions, green chiles, tomatoes, and bell pepper in the oil until fragrant.
2. Add the black beans and stir.
3. Add the veggie broth (or stock).
4. Add the corn.
5. Add the chile powder, ground cumin, granulated garlic, cilantro, salt, and pepper.
6. Simmer, covered, for about thirty minutes.


I had this with a dollop of Sour Supreme on top and some crusty bread...and some cat hair because Valhalla couldn't keep her big puffy face away from my bowl. At least I know it's cat-approved.