Spicy Black and Red Bean Soup

This is my friend Gale's favorite soup. She makes a huge pot, and makes fresh baked bread and just enjoy.

• Ready In: 8 hrs 15 mins
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1 1⁄2 cups onions, chopped
• 1 1⁄4 cups carrots, sliced
• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 3  cups vegetable broth
• 2  teaspoons white sugar (optional)
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen corn
• 1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes
• 1 (14 1/2ounce) can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies

Directions

1. Combine everything in your crock pot and cook on HIGH for the first hour.
2. Turn the temperature down to LOW, and cook 7 more hours.