Spicy Garbanzo Soup

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, use as little as much of the pepper as you like (optional)
• 2 teaspoons cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more to taste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
• 2 cups frozen corn, thawed
• 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• low-fat sour cream, for dalloping (optional)

1. In a large saucepan, heat oil. Saute the onion, red pepper, garlic and jalepeno (if using it) for several minutes until tender.
2. Add cumin, cayenne, and cilantro; stir and cook for about 1 minute.
3. Add broth, garbanzos, corn, and tomatoes. Heat to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
5. Serve in bowls and dallop with some sour cream, if desired.

olive oil, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, jalapeno pepper, cumin, cayenne pepper, fresh cilantro, chicken broth, garbanzo beans, frozen corn, tomatoes, lowfat sour cream

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-garbanzo-soup-208405 (may not work)