Ingredients

3 Tbs olive oil

5 cloves fresh garlic, chopped

1 white onion, chopped

1 red bell pepper, seeded, chopped

2 carrots, peeled and thinly sliced

1 green zucchini

4 jalapeño chilies, seeded, minced

10 oz bag frozen white kernel corn

Two 12 oz cans crushed tomatos (Furmano’s Chunky, Crushed, Tomato with Basil, Garlic & Oregano)

12 oz can tomato sauce

Two 15 oz cans black beans, rinsed, drained

15 oz can kidney beans, rinsed, drained

2 Tbs chili powder

1 1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 1/2 tsp ground coriander

1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

1 tsp salt

1 tsp fresh ground black pepper

optional: shredded cheddar cheese on top when serving

Preparation

• Saute garlic in olive oil in a large pot over medium heat for about 2 minutes.

• Add onion, bell pepper, carrots, zucchini, jalapeños. Cook for about 7 minutes.

• Add tomatoes, tomato sauce, beans, corn and spices and bring to a boil.

• Reduce heat to medium and cook uncovered, stirring often, for about 20 minutes.