Spicy Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
• ½ cups Chopped Onion
• 2 cloves Garlic, Peeled And Minced
• 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
• 1 teaspoon Dried Cilantro
• ¼ teaspoons Chili Powder (or More To Taste)
• ¼ teaspoons Black Pepper, Or More To Taste
• 1 pinch Kosher Salt, Or More To Taste
• 4 cups Chicken Stock
• 2 cans (15 Oz Each) Black Beans, Rinsed And Drained
• 2 cans (10 Oz. Each) Diced Tomatoes With Chilies (such As Rotel)
• 1 cup Frozen Corn
• Optional For Serving: Lime Slices, Sour Cream, Diced Avocado, And Shredded Cheddar Cheese.

Preparation Instructions

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.