Spicy Black Bean Soup

Total Time: 40 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup red wine or 1/2 cup stock or 1/2 cup water
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 4 cups water or 4 cups stock
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 2 stalks celery, diced
• 2 cups sliced okra
• 2 teaspoons finely minced fresh ginger (don t omit ginger)
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 cup diced zucchini
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, with liquid
• 1 -2 tablespoon soy sauce
• 4 cups cooked brown rice
• 2 smoked sausage
• 1 habanero pepper (optional)

Recipe

• 1 braise the onion and garlic in wine until onion is soft.
• 2 add tomatoes, water, green pepper, celery, okra, ginger, and seasonings; simmer for 15 minutes.