Spicy Chipotle Mexican Soup

This is a soup/stew that has a taste reminiscent of a spicy chili. If you do not enjoy spicy foods, feel free to use less chipotle peppers and cayenne. But nonetheless, this is a great quick and hearty dinner or lunch. 

Makes enough for a few to eat, plus leftovers.

Cooking Time: About 10 Minutes

Ingredients:

1 can Chickpeas, drained,rinsed

1 can Black beans, drained, rinsed

1 medium Red Onion,chopped

2 TBSP Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce(canned), finely chopped (This equals about two peppers)

8 oz. Tomato Paste

1 can Water (adjust to your preference of consistency)

Salt

Pepper

Cayenne

Lemon/Lime Juice

Cilantro

1.Add all ingredients into a pot, except the fresh cilantro.

2.Cook for about 10 minutes on medium-high heat.

3.Turn off heat, let cool and give flavors a chance to meld. 

4.Garnish with fresh cilantro.

5.Enjoy.

This is quite a spicy dish, so in my mind, a vegan sour cream could be a great addition as a topping. A  horchata or a mexican beer would both also be  great cooling drinks next to this spicy soup. Sorry for the poorly planned photo.