Beef and Black Bean Chili Soup

Beef and Black Bean

Chili Soup

Ingredients

4 oz ground beef

1 tablespoon olive oil

¼ cup diced onions

¼ cup green peppers

¼ cup sliced mushrooms

1 clove garlic crushed

TT cumin

TT chili powder

½ cup diced tomatoes

1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed

TT tom paste

1 cup beef broth

TT chopped chilis

TT oregano

TT salt and pepper

TT chopped parsley

TT Garnish sliced scallions

TT Sour Cream Garnish & Cheese

PROCEDURE:

Heat a large sauce pan over medium heat.

Add the ground beef and brown, breaking it apart as is cooks, drain any grease and set the beef aside.

Add the oil in the pan, add the onions and other vegetables and sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add tom paste.

Add the garlic, cumin and chili powders and sauté until fragrant, about a minute.

Add the tomatoes, beef, beans, broth, chipotle and oregano, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes. Top with cheese, chives & sour cream for garnish

And some toasted whole wheat pita!!!