Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
  2          teaspoons  chicken broth
  1           teaspoon  olive oil
  3                     garlic cloves -- minced
  1                     yellow onion -- minced
  1           teaspoon  minced fresh oregano
  1           teaspoon  cumin
  1           teaspoon  chili powder -- or 1/2 tsp cayenne
                        -- pepper
  1                     red pepper -- chopped
  1                     carrot -- coarsely chopped
  3               cups  cooked black beans
  1 1/2           cups  low-sodium chicken broth
     1/2           cup  dry red wine

Preparation:

In a large pot, heat the chicken broth and olive oil. Add the garlic and onions and saut‚‚ for 3 minutes. Add the oregano, cumin, and chili powder; stir for another minute. Add the red pepper and carrot. Puree 1and1/2 cups of the black beans in a blender or food processor. Add the pureed beans, remaining 1and1/2 cups whole black beans, chicken broth, and red wine to the stockpot. Simmer 1 hour. Taste before serving; add additional spices if you like. 6 servings/Serving size: 1 cup

Nutritional Information:

164 Calories (kcal); 2g Total Fat; (11% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 26g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 39mg Sodium