Black Bean Chili

There's NOTHING like a hot cup of soup on a cold, winter day!  My favorite thing is to have it simmering in the crock pot, releasing the delicious aroma as it cooks.  This Black Bean Chili is so wonderful, and you can add in some diced or stewed tomatoes if you like it a little more "soupy".

Total Time: 29 min.
Prep Time: 10 min.
Cooking Time: 19 min.
Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients:
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
3 cups low-sodium organic chicken ( or vegetable) broth
4 oz. all-natural tomato paste
1 (4-oz.) can diced green chiles (with liquid)
½ tsp. ground cumin
½ tsp. chile powder
1 (16-oz.) can black beans, drained, rinsed
1 (16-oz.) can cannellini (white) beans, drained, rinsed

Preparation:
1. Heat oil in medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
2. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes, or until tender.
3. Add broth, tomato paste, chiles, cumin, chili powder, black beans, and cannellini beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook at a gentle boil, stirring occasionally, for 15 minutes.
4. Ladle evenly into six serving bowls.

Nutritional Information (per serving):

Calories: 175

Fat: 3 g

Saturated Fat: 0 g

Cholesterol: 0 mg

Sodium: 507 mg

Carbohydrate: 30 g

Fiber: 9 g

Sugar: 5 g

Protein: 9 g