Black Bean & Corn Soup

Seriously Delicious!

1 15oz cans black beans (drained & rinsed)

(yes soaking your own with water and whey is always yummier, but if time is your issue...)

1 can Rotel (or other Mexican blend of tomato)

1 can diced tomato

(2 fresh is good too)

1 cup frozen corn

(fresh from a cob would be optimal, but...)

At least 4 green onions chopped

1 T chopped Cilantro (optional)

2-3 T Favorite Chili Powder

1t ground cumin

4 cloves garlic

smidge of Cayenne

spicy sausage (optional)

If you are adding sausage, brown it first. I often used smoked spicy Kielbasa, and have even used left over grilled veal brats, sliced thin and saute; and if you are soaking your own beans, plan to do this the day before you make this recipe.

Put everything in your crock pot. Cook on high 5-6 hours or low 8-10.

or

Put everything in a gallon freezer bag, and freeze it. Pull out the night before you want to have it for dinner, let it defrost, in morning put it in the crock pot. Great to have on hand for those busy seasons in life.

So delicious, and so in need of a dollop of creme fracie or sour cream. Some good English Cotsworth, goes beautifully with this, but if you can't get any a super sharp cheddar will suffice! Some extra green onions on top really hit the spot.

Cilantro is optional, but do realize that this herb helps extract unwanted metals from your system, so it's great to get it in your diet where you are able.

Bon Appetite!