Barbecued Bean Sauce

Servings: 6

1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
⅓ cup water
1 15 ounce can fire roasted chopped tomatoes with green chilies
1 teaspoon chili powder
¼ teaspoon chipotle chili powder
¼ teaspoon ground cumin
1 15 ounce can black beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 ounce can pinto beans, drained and rinsed
1 15 ounce can white beans, drained and rinsed
1 10 ounce package frozen mixed vegetables, thawed
½ cup vegetable broth
¼ cup barbecue sauce
dash or two of hot sauce (optional)

Place the onion, garlic and water in a large pot. Cook, stirring occasionally for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and seasonings. Mix well, then add the remaining ingredients. Cook, stirring occasionally for 15 minutes.