Black Bean Soup
December 20, 2005

Fast and easy, this soup is great for winter time. Be sure to buy a good brand of canned beans.
You will need:
- 1 can of black beans,
- 1 can of drained sweet summer corn,
- 1 tomato,
- 2 green chiles (or 1 small jalapeno diced),
- 2 thick slices of onion finely diced,
- 2 clovea of garlic,
- 1 potato boiled and diced,
- 2/3 c of vegetable stock,
- 1 c of water.
Step One: heat 2 tblsp of vegetable oil in a sauce pot and add onion, garlic, tomatoes, chile; cook this until onions are translucent. Add the beans and cook on medium high for 8-10 minutes.
Step Two: Add corn, stock, and water. Cook this for another 8 minutes or until heated through. Add the precooked diced potatoes.
Serve with a dollop of sour cream and a side of tortilla.
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