Anononymous 8-09-05

1 large onion ; chop fine

1 centiliter garlic ; chop fine

1 large carrot ; chop coarse

1 teaspoon ground cumin

4 ounces turkey sausage or ham ; chop coarse

1 32 ounces black beans ; drain rinse

28 ounces chicken broth

1 cup frozen corn

1/2 cup instant brown rice ; uncooked

1 cup water

1 tablespoon lime juice

1/2 cup salsa or picante sauce

Spray medium nonstick saucepan with PAM. Cook onion, garlic, carrot, cumin (adding a small amount of chicken broth if needed) for 3 minutes. Add sausage/ham; cook 1 minute. Place 1/2 the beans, and

1/2 cup chicken broth in a blender or food processor. Whirl until

pureed. Add this to saucepan with remaining broth and beans, plus

the corn, rice, and water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat to

medium-low and simmer 10 minutes. Stir in lime juice and

salsa/picante sauce. Boil 1 minute and serve