Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen corn, thawed
  • 2 Tbs. canola oil
  • 1 small onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (2 tsp.)
  • 4 tsp. mild chili powder
  • 2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 small rutabagas, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (1 1/2 lb.)
  • 2 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch cubes ( 1/2 lb.)
  • 1 28-oz. can diced tomatoes
  • 1 small russet potato, finely diced (1 cup)
  • 2 Anaheim, banana, or mild peppers, seeded and chopped ( 3/4 cup)
  • 1 small red bell pepper, chopped (23 cup)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced, optional
  • 1 15-oz. can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
  • Chopped green onions or cilantro for garnish

Method

  • Heat large pot over medium heat.
  • Add corn, and saute 2 minutes, or until beginning to brown.
  • Add oil, onion, and garlic, and saute 3 to 5 minutes, or until onion is soft.
  • Stir in chili powder and cumin, and cook 2 minutes, scraping bottom of pan with spatula.
  • Add rutabagas, carrots, tomatoes, potato, Anaheim pepper, bell pepper, jalapeno, if using, and 3 cups water.
  • Bring pot to a simmer, and season with salt.
  • Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
  • Add beans and cook, uncovered, 45 minutes, or until soup thickens.
  • Serve garnished with green onions or cilantro.