San Francisco Black Bean and Corn Stew

• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 2 cups chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrot
• 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 4 cups cooked black beans
• 2 cups frozen corn
• 2 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp. minced garlic
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 2 tsp. cumin powder
• 1-1/3 tbsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
• 1/4 cup freshly chopped cilantro
• 2 tbsp. honey
• 2 tbsp. tomato paste

1. In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, add sherry (or apple juice if you prefer).
2. When hot, add onions.
3. Saute, stirring, until soft but not brown.
4. Add celery, carrot and bell pepper; saute 5 minutes.
5. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil.
6. Lower heat; simmer 15 minutes.

sherry, onion, celery, carrot, red bell pepper, black beans, frozen corn, vegetable broth, garlic, tomatoes, cumin powder, chili powder, oregano, freshly chopped cilantro, honey, tomato paste

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/16484 (may not work)