Submitted by Dina DiPietro

Chop the following ingredients and sauté in oil in large soup pots:

• 3 carrots
• 1 onion
• 1 celery stalk
• ½ red pepper
• Pour the following in pot with all juices:
• 2 cans black beans (15oz)
• 1 can corn (15oz)
• 1 can minced green chilies (4oz)

Add quart of chicken broth.

Cook until carrots are soft.

Add ½ cup uncooked rice.

Simmer until done. Can add cilantro to taste.

Spices to taste:

Oregano

Black pepper

Chili Powder

Cumin Paprika