Spicy Garbanzo Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
3 -4 garlic cloves, minced
1 small jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped, use as little as much of the pepper as you like (optional)
2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, more to taste
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups chicken broth
2 (15 ounce) cans garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
2 cups frozen corn, thawed
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
low-fat sour cream, for dalloping (optional)

Preparation

In a large saucepan, heat oil. Saute the onion, red pepper, garlic and jalepeno (if using it) for several minutes until tender.
Add cumin, cayenne, and cilantro; stir and cook for about 1 minute.
Add broth, garbanzos, corn, and tomatoes. Heat to a boil.
Reduce heat and simmer on low for about 20 minutes.
Serve in bowls and dallop with some sour cream, if desired.