Black Bean Soup

Yum.  Even better the second day.

Black Bean Soup

Ingredients:

2 Tablespoons olive oil

2 or3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed

1 large carrot peeled and coarsely chopped.

1 medium onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

2 or 3 stalks of celery, chopped

3 or 4 cloves garlic, minced

2 large cans black beans, drained and rinsed

3 large cans chopped tomatoes with liquid

1/2 teaspoon cumin

Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:

Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Sour cream

Instructions:

Heat the olive oil in a very large pot.

Add the chicken breasts and brown lightly.

Add carrot pieces and cook until chicken is nearly cooked and carrots are crisp-tender.

Add remaining chopped vegetables and cook for about 5 minutes.

Stir in tomatoes, cumin, salt and pepper. Simmer for about 20 minutes. Add a little water or broth if the soup is too thick.

Serve with sour cream and shredded cheddar.