Spicy Black Bean Soup

Spicy Black Bean Soup

2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
¾ teaspoon coriander
2 ½ cups beef broth
1 16 oz. can black beans, undrained
½ cup rice
¼ cup sherry, optional

Sour cream for garnishCook carrots, onion and garlic over medium heat in olive oil, stirring until veggies are softened.  Stir in cumin, cayenne & coriander and cook, stirring 1 min.  Add broth and beans with the liquid and bring to a boil, simmer for 15 minutes.  Add rice and simmer an additional 15-20 minutes or until rice is tender.  Add sherry if desired.  Enjoy!

Notes:  you may want to adjust spices depending on how spicy you like it!