Black Bean Soup

• 2 tablespoons oil
• 14 white onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, grated
• 1 large garlic clove, minced
• 1 cup water
• 1 chicken bouillon
• 1 (8 ounce) can corn, drained and rinsed
• 1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
• 1 (14 ounce) can tomatoes
• 2 (14 ounce) cans black beans
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 14 teaspoon paprika
• 14 teaspoon cayenne
• 14 teaspoon ground cumin
• 14 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 14 teaspoon cilantro

1. Sautee the onion, carrot, and garlic in oil in a large pot until onion is soft.
2. Add water and boullion cube, bring to a boil.
3. Add corn and chillis and sir.
4. Add the tomatoes and the chilli powder at this point.
5. Stir.
6. Add the black bean and remaining spices and give a stir.
7. Cover and let simmer 30 minutes.
8. For a thicker soup you could add some cornstarch.
9. Top with scallions, cheese, avocado -- .

oil, white onion, carrots, garlic, water, chicken bouillon, corn, green chilies, tomatoes, black beans, chili powder, paprika, cayenne, ground cumin, red pepper, cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/black-bean-soup-279023 (may not work)