
In a medium stock
pot, place the olive oil, onion, carrot, and bell
pepper. Saute the
vegetables until they are tender. Bring 1 cup of
water to a boil, add
the bouillon cubes, and allow to dissolve. Add
the bouillon, cooked
beans, and the remaining ingredients (except
cornstarch and 2 tablespoon
water) to sauteed vegetables. Bring
mixture to a simmer
and cook approximately 15 minutes. In a blender,
puree 1 quart of the
soup, and put back into the pot. In a separate
bowl, combine the
cornstarch and 2 tablespoons water. Add the
cornstarch mix to
the soup and bring to a boil for 1 minute.
Serve with cornbread,
white rice, or your favorite side dish.
