Ingredients

  • 1 onion, medium sized and chopped
  • 1 carrot, medium sized and chopped in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 1 stalk celery, chopped in 1/2-inch pieces
  • 4 garlic cloves, medium sized and chopped
  • 3 cups chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon chicken stock
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon cumin, ground
  • 2 tablespoons chili powder, red
  • 1 tablespoon oregano, dried and ground
  • 2 cups kidney beans, drained
  • salt and pepper
  • 12 cup yogurt, plain
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro, fresh and chopped

Method

  • Chop onions and garlic and let sit for 5 minutes to bring out their hidden health benefits.
  • Chop carrots and celery.
  • Heat 1 tbsp broth in medium-sized soup pot.
  • Saute onion in broth over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until translucent.
  • Add garlic, carrots, celery, and continue to saute for another minute.
  • Add chicken stock, tomato paste, kidney beans, and spices.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Once it comes to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for another 15-20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  • Let cool for a few minutes while making lime yogurt.
  • Make lime yogurt by combining yogurt, lime juice, and cilantro in separate small bowl.
  • Blend soup.
  • Be careful to start blender on low speed so hot soup does not erupt and burn you.
  • And make sure you don't fill blender more than half full.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Reheat, and pour into serving bowls, top with a spoonful of lime yogurt, and serve.