1 medium onion – chopped
2 cloves garlic – minced
1/4 cup jalapeno peppers – optional
1/2 cup celery – chopped
1/2 cup carrots – peeled and chopped
1 red bell pepper – seeded and chopped into small pieces
1 green bell pepper – seeded and chopped into small pieces
1 cup dried red kidney beans
2 cups kernel corn – fresh or frozen
2 tablespoons cilantro – chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
5 cups water
2 low-sodium vegetable broth cubes