Spicy Black and Red Bean Soup

Prep Time: 15 Minutes

Cook Time: 480 Minutes

Ready In: 495 Minutes

Servings: 10

This is my friend Gale's favorite soup. She makes a huge pot, and makes fresh baked bread and just enjoy.

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups onions, chopped

1 1/4 cups carrots, sliced

2 garlic cloves, minced

3 cups vegetable broth

2 teaspoons white sugar (optional)

1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn

1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can italian-style stewed tomatoes

1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained

1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies

Directions:

1. Combine everything in your crock pot and cook on HIGH for the first hour.
2. Turn the temperature down to LOW, and cook 7 more hours.