Tuesday, January 29, 2008

~Three bean Soup~

~Ingredients~
1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped (optional)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. olive oil
1 can (16 oz.) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 oz.) fat-free re-fried beans
1 can blacked beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14!/2 oz.) chicken broth
1 can (14 1/2 oz.) stewed tomatoes, cut up
3/4 cup salsa
2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. ground cumin

In a large sauce pan, saute the onion, green pepper and garlic in oil until tender. Add the remaining ingredients; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Simmer for 10 minutes.
Serve with tortilla chips.

~Variations~
Add all black beans instead of kidney beans.
Add black beans and pinto beans.
Add ground hamburger.

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