QUICK & EASY MEXICAN SOUP

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This recipe is really quick and easy, and the refried beans give a nice thick texture. I love the ease and the taste of this recipe. This recipe came from Southwest Seasons Cookbook.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 35m

Yield 4 3/4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 slices bacon, diced
3/4 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
1 3/4 cups chicken stock, I recommend Basic Chicken Stock
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies, chopped and undrained
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
cheddar cheese, Shredded
monterey jack cheese, Shredded
crushed tortilla chips
sour cream
green onion, Chopped

Steps:

  • Cook bacon in a large saucepan until crisp; remove bacon, reserving drippings in saucepan. Set bacon aside.
  • Saute onion, celery, and garlic in drippings over medium heat, stirring constantly, until tender. Add refried beans and next 4 ingredients; stir well. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes.
  • To serve, ladle soup into individual soup bowls. Sprinkle with reserved bacon, and top with cheese, crushed tortilla chips, green onions, and a spoonful of sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232.9, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 23.3, Sodium 587.7, Carbohydrate 23.7, Fiber 6.1, Sugar 4.2, Protein 10.6

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