Scott's Festival Chili

We had this Halloween Night.  Yum!

ingredients

• 2 C onions -- chopped
• 2 garlic cloves -- minced
• 1/2 C water
• 1 tbsp ground cumin
• 1 tbsp ground coriander
• 1 C prepared Mexicann-style red salsa
• 2 red and/or green bell peppers -- chopped
• 2 15-ounce cans black beans -- drained and rinsed
• 1 28-ounce can whole tomatoes -- with juices
• 1 11-ounce package frozen corn kernels
• salt to taste
• Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce to taste

directions

In a covered soup pot, cook the onions and garlic in the water on high heat, stirring frequently, for about 5 minutes. Add the cumin and coriander and stir on high heat for a minute. Stir in the salsa and bell peppers, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the black beans and tomatoes; simmer for 10 minutes. Add the corn and continue to cook for 10 minutes. Add salt and Tabasco to taste.