Southwestern Potato, Bean and Rice Stew

Yield: 8 Servings
Categories: Soups
1tbVegetable oil or shortening;
2mdOnions; diced
1lgCarrot; peeled and diced
1Rib celery; diced
6Cloves garlic; minced
4Jalapeno pepper; seeded and minced
1Bay leaf;
1/2tsDried basil;
1/2tsDried thyme;
1tsGround cumin;
1/2cBlack beans; picked over & rinsed
6cWater (more if needed);
24ozCanned chopped tomatoes;
2mdIdaho potatoes; peeled and diced
1cRice;
3tbCilantro; chopped
Salt; pepper to taste,
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