Black Bean and Corn Soup

This is from one of those cookbooks you purchase at the check out stand at the grocery store. I've adapted it to our families tastes. Great for a quick and easy weeknight supper. This can also be made in your crockpot and cooked on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  96% lean ground beef
• 2  cups frozen corn
• 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2  cups beef broth
• 1⁄4 cup  instant minced onion
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1  teaspoon cumin
• 3  teaspoons chili powder

Directions

1. Spray non-stick Dutch overn or large sauce pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Add ground beef and brown over medium-high heat.
3. Drain beef on paper towels.
4. Return beef to pan.
5. Add all remaining ingredients.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 minutes to blend flavors.