It’s soup season!  Yay!

• 1/4 C olive oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 C water
• 2 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 large (2 lb, 8 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 can (15 oz) corn, undrained
• 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
• 3 ribs celery, diced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 1 C uncooked rice
• 1/4 C cilantro, minced
• 2 (11 oz) jars Bandito Salsa (medium or hot), or Diavolo Spicy Simmer Sauce (Newman’s Own)

Heat oil, cook onions and garlic over high until onion is translucent.  Add water and bouillon; bring to a boil.  Reduce heat to medium.  Add means, corn, potato, celery, carrots, rice, and cilantro.  Stir in simmer sauce/salsa and simmer until rice and veggies are cooked (about 30 minutes).