Ingredients
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cooking spray
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1 medium onion, diced
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1 lb lean ground lamb
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon allspice
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
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4 tablespoons chili powder
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1 bay leaf
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1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice
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2 (15 ounce) cans red beans, rinsed and drained
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salt, to taste
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pepper, to taste
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monterey jack cheese, for garnish
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onion, Chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Coat a large, heavy-bottomed stock pot with spray oil and heat; cook onions and ground lamb over medium heat.
- When onions are soft and meat browned; drain well.
- Add garlic and season with red pepper flakes, oregano, cumin, allspice, cinnamon, chili powder, bay leaf, and salt and pepper to taste.
- Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add tomatoes and beans; bring soup to a boil.
- Reduce heat, simmer for 15 minutes.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with toppings.