BLACK BEAN SOUP
makes about 4-5 servings
takes about 35 minutes

Ingredients:
3 cloves of garlic
1 medium onion
1 red bell pepper
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 can of black beans, undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste (or 3-4 tbsp tomato sauce)
1 cup vegetable broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup frozen corn kernels
1 plum tomato (or half large tomato)

Dice pepper, onion, and garlic. Chop tomato.
Heat oil in large saucepan. Add onion and garlic. Cook, stirring frequently, until onion is softened.
Add pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until pepper is softened.
Stir in beans and tomato paste (or sauce). Cook 1 minute.
Add vegetable broth and spices. Bring to a boil.
Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 10 minutes, or until flavor has developed.
Transfer 2/3 mixture to food processor or blender. Puree until smooth.
Return puree to pan. Add corn and chopped tomato. Cook until warmed through.