Saturday, September 18, 2010

Mexican Black Bean and Corn Chowder

Mexican Black Bean and Corn Chowder

Ingredients


  • 2 teaspoons olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 2 – 3 cloves garlic chopped

  • 1 teaspoon cumin

  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano

  • 1 cup frozen corn

  • 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth

  • 1 can (15 ounce) black beans drained

  • 1 cup cooked rice

  • 1 can (10 ounce) diced tomatoes with green chiles

  • 1 can (4 ounce) diced green chiles mild


Heat oil in a 3 quart pan, add onion, garlic. Saute until onions are translucent, add cumin and oregano, saute for another minute or so. Add rest of ingredients and bring to a boil. Adjust seasoning if desired. Serve with lime slices, taco chips and/or monterey jack/cheddar cheese.