Negra Modelo Chorizo & Black Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups diced chorizo sausage
3 (12 ounce) bottles negra modelo beer
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (with juice)
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (drained)
2 (11 ounce) cans corn (drained)
1 medium sweet onion, diced
1 medium green bell pepper, diced
3 carrots, chopped
3 celery ribs, with leaves chopped
handful fresh cilantro, chopped (leaves and stems)
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon whole cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons minced garlic
3 teaspoons sea salt (or to taste)
2 teaspoons lime juice
2 quarts water
2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large soup pot over med/high heat.
Add chorizo and cook until it begins to brown.
Lower heat just a touch and stir in onion, garlic and peppers, sauteing just until peppers are tender.
Add water and beer.
Stir in carrots, celery, corn, beans, cilantro and spices.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about an hour.
Eat, enjoy, and have plenty for leftovers (its even better the next day)!