Vegetable Soup

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 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained 1 (8.75 ounce) can whole kernel corn 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes

Directions:

1.	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.
2.	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.