Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 bell pepper, diced
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 (30 ounce) box vegetable broth
  • 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can black beans
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can whole kernel corn
  • 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • hot sauce (I use Cholula and find it gives it an excellent flavor)
  • cheese (optional)
  • tortilla chips (to garnish) (optional)

Method

  • Heat the oil in the bottom of a soup pot. Cook the onions and bell pepper in the oil until tender.
  • Add the broth, tomatoes, beans and corn. Stir and bring to a boil.
  • Add the chiles, salt and pepper, cumin, chili powder and hot sauce. Stir.
  • Simmer for another 10 minutes and serve with cheese and tortilla chips on top.