Spicy Black Bean Soup

Ingredients:
1 medium uncooked onion, finely chopped
4 cloves of garlic, minced
3 - 15oz cans black beans, undrained, divided
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
14.5oz can of chicken broth
10oz can diced tomatoes with green chilies (rotel)
11oz can yellow whole kernel corn, drained

Directions:

• Coat bottom of a large stockpot with cooking spray. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until onions are soft but not brown, about 5 minutes.
  
  
• Place one can of beans in blender; add sautéed onion mixture, red pepper flakes and cumin. Cover and blend on high until smooth, about 30 seconds. Pour mixture back into stockpot.
  
  
• Place second can of beans and broth in blender and puree until smooth; add to stockpot.
  
  
• Stir third can of beans (do not puree first), tomatoes and green chilies, and corn into stockpot. Bring to a boil, lower heat to medium and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes.

This soup is very spicy!