Ingredients:

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 yellow onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

2 carrots, chopped

2 teaspoons sodium-free chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

4 cups low-sodium low-fat chicken broth

2 (15 ounce) cans low-sodium kidney beans, rinsed and drained

1 cup frozen whole kernel corn

1⁄4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can low-sodium stewed tomatoes

salt, to taste

Directions:

1. Heat a large pot over medium heat, and warm olive oil.

2. Add chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, and chopped carrots; then cook, stirring as necessary, until tender (about 5 minutes). Add chili powder and ground cumin; and cook, stirring constantly, for 60 seconds. Add chicken broth, 1 can of kidney beans, frozen whole kernel corn, and freshly ground black pepper; and bring to a boil.

3. While soup is heating, place stewed tomatoes and second can of kidney beans in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth; then add to soup. Add salt to taste.

4. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes. Let cool a bit before serving.

Bon Appetit!