1 2Tolive oil 1.5conion, chopped 1medium carrot, chopped 1stalk of celery, chopped 2Tchili powder 2tcumin 0.75tsalt 1Tcider vinegar 1small bell pepper, chopped 2tgarlic, minced 3 15 oz cans of red beans 2 cups tomato juice heat oil in soup pot. add the onion, carrot, celery, chili powder, cumin and salt. cook 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes. add the vinegar, bell pepper, garlic and beans. stir and cook for 5 minutes. add tomato juice and lower heat to low. cook 20 minutes, stirring every five.