Chili Bean Soup

Name: Chili Bean Soup
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings.
Ingredients: 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 4 cups vegetable broth; 1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained; 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice; 1 teaspoon dried basil; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 teaspoon ground cumin

From Kingman, Arizona, Mary Felty sent this zesty soup. "It's quick to fix yet it tastes like it simmered all day," she promises. "My husband likes it with cheddar cheese and tortilla chips."

Ingredients

1 medium onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
4 cups vegetable broth
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1-1/2 teaspoons brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons lime juice
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until heated through.