Spicy Black Bean Soup

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. Add the chopped onion and sauté in the hot oil for 3 minutes, or until soft.
3. Add the minced garlic to the pan, and sauté for an additional minute.
4. Sprinkle the cumin, oregano, cilantro, chili powder, black pepper, and salt over the onion mixture. Stir to toast the seasonings for 1 minute.
5. Stir in the chicken stock, black beans, tomatoes with chilies, and corn; bring to a boil.
6. Reduce heat, and simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Serve with lime slices, sour cream, diced avocado, and shredded cheddar cheese (optional).

Note: Soup freezes well! Just allow soup to cool completely, and portion into individual serving sized freezer containers for a quick lunch.