Black Bean Soup

BLACK BEAN SOUP (seriously good)
 *original recipe from Meredith

1 onion, chopped finely
1 T. olive oil
1 red bell pepper, chopped finely
2 carrots, diced small
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 (14.5 oz). can crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
2 tsp. ground cumin
3 C. chicken or vegetable broth
6 C. cooked black beans, drained (or 4 15 oz. cans)
¼ C. red wine vinegar
1 C frozen corn or 1 can of corn

Heat oil in large, deep saucepan. Sauté onion, bell pepper, carrot, and garlic until tender. Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 20-30 minutes (until it thickens a bit and the vegetables are all very tender).
Ingredients with this recipe are forgiving.  You don't need exact amounts, use more or less of your favorites!  I always add more broth because it is sooo good.