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Southwestern Bean Soup Recipe

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My daughter gave me this hearty soup recipe, and I'm glad she did - it's become a family favorite. You can't beat it on a cold winter day!

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4 Servings
Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Ingredients

4 bacon strips
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1/4 cup picante sauce or salsa
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Hot pepper sauce, optional
Shredded cheddar cheese
Tortilla chips

Directions

In a medium saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towel to drain. Crumble and set aside. In the drippings, saute the onion and celery; sprinkle with the garlic powder. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Add beans, picante sauce, broth, parsley and bacon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes. Season to taste with hot pepper sauce if desired. Ladle into bowls and top with cheese. Serve with tortilla chips. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 cup) equals 260 calories, 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 1,012 mg sodium, 23 g carbohydrate, 7 g fiber, 10 g protein.

Southwestern Bean Soup published in Country Extra January 1995, p49

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