Southwestern Black Bean Soup

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red pepper, chopped
• 3 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cans black beans, rinsed
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. oregano (Mexican if possible)
• 1 Tbsp. fish sauce (or soy sauce)
• 1 Tbsp. sherry vinegar (or whatever vinegar you like)
• 6 C. vegetable broth
• Salt

Instructions

1. Heat a soup pot or dutch oven over medium high heat.  Add the onion and a small pinch of salt.  Sauté until soft.
2. Add red pepper, garlic, chili powder, and cumin and continue to cook, stirring constantly until fragrant – 1-2 minutes.
3. Add tomatoes, beans,  oregano and broth.
4. Cook for 15-25 minutes, until red pepper is soft and flavor have melded.
5. Remove from heat.  Add fish sauce and vinegar.  Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
6. Serve.