1 Tablespoon Olive Oil	2 1/2 Cups Broth
1 Cup Red Onion, Chopped	1/2 Teaspoon Each Cumin Or Curry
2 Cups Carrots (2 Large), Chopped	2 Teaspoon Chili Powder
2 (14 1/2 Ounce) Cans Black Beans	1 Pinch Black Pepper
3 Clove Of Garlic, Finely Chopped

Sauté onion, carrots and garlic about 5 minutes. Season with the spices and cook another 1 minute. Stir in broth and black beans and bring to a boil. Simmer at medium heat for 15 minutes.