Vanadium

This is a small recipe that we usually double (or triple).

• 2 tsp. olive oil
• 1 cup chopped onions (1 medium onion)
• 1 cup red bell peppers (1 red pepper)
• 1 cup carrots (1 or 2 medium carrots)
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 cups beef broth (I changed it from 3 cups)
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 2 cans (540 mL each) black beans, drained
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tsp. worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp. oregano
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. cumin
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp. pepper

Garnish

• sour cream

Serve with

• Sourdough bread
• Cheddar Cheese

Heat olive oil. Add onions, red peppers, carrots, garlic, and jalapeno. Cook around 5 mins. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer covered for 10 min. Puree in blender or food processor. Return to pot. 

Garnish with sour cream.

Serves about 4 people.