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SOUTHWESTERN BEAN SOUP




Source of Recipe


Grace Nordang, Methow, WA


Recipe Introduction


Sorry, but those of you who are on sodium restricted diets
should pass on this recipe


List of Ingredients




4 turkey bacon strips
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 (15-16 oz.) can fat-free refried beans
1/4 cup picante sauce
1 (14.5-oz.) can low-sodium chicken broth
1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley

Recipe



In a medium saucepan coated with nonstick cooking spray, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towel to drain. Crumble and set aside.

In the same saucepan, sauté onion and celery; sprinkle with 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 more.

Yield: 4 Servings.

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Per Serving: 167 Cal; Total Fat 4 g (Sat Fat 1 g); 24 g Carb; 14 mg Cholesterol; 770 mg Sodium; 10 g Protein.
Exchanges: 1 Very Lean Meat; 2 Starch; 1 Fat.