Refried Bean Soup

Contributed bySharon Hammond
Refried bean soup in a bowl, topped with sour cream, shredded cheese, and tortilla chips.

Ingredients

  • 1 onion (small, chopped)
  • 2 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 can refried beans (31-oz. can, fat-free, if preferred)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (16-oz. can, undrained)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles (10-oz. can, undrained)
  • 1 can chicken broth (14 1/2-oz. can, low-sodium, if preferred)
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro (optional)
  • tortilla chips
  • shredded cheese (Jack, cheddar or Co-Jack)
  • sour cream
Yield: 8 Servings
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes

Instructions

Cook onion and garlic in oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring constantly until tender. Add beans and next 3 ingredients, stirring until smooth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes. Stir in cilantro, if desired. Ladle soup into individual bowls. Top with tortilla chips, cheese and sour cream, as desired. Yield: 7 cups.

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