SOUTHWESTERN REFRIED BEAN SOUP

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My daughter gave me this hearty soup recipe, and I'm glad she did - it's become a family favorite. You can't beat it on a cold winter day!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 bacon strips
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup chopped celery
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
1/4 cup picante sauce or salsa
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) chicken broth
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
Hot pepper sauce, optional
Shredded cheddar cheese
Tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels; drain, reserving drippings. Crumble bacon and set aside. In the drippings, saute the onion, celery and garlic powder until vegetables are tender., Add the beans, picante sauce, broth, parsley and bacon; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until flavors are blended. Season to taste with pepper sauce if desired. Ladle into bowls and top with cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 260 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 1012mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

Elden Ring
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This soup was a disappointment. It was bland and watery. I followed the recipe exactly, but it just didn't turn out well.


Bristy BristyDay
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This soup is absolutely delicious! It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that it can be made in one pot, and it's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Adenike Adufe
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients and that it's so versatile. I've added different vegetables and spices to it each time I've made it and it's always been a hit.


LucyO Short
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I've made this soup several times now and it's always a hit. It's a great way to use up leftover refried beans, and it's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Prem Thapa
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This soup is the perfect meal for a busy weeknight. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Husky 747
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I added some chopped bacon to my soup and it was amazing! I highly recommend trying this soup with bacon.


Anastasija Doroznikova
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This soup is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the creamy texture and the bold flavors.


Abuzar Join
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I love that this soup can be made in one pot. It makes cleanup a breeze.


Ishaq Marwat
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, flavorful, and filling.


Rabindra Tiwari
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, so I omitted the chili powder and cumin. The soup was still very flavorful and delicious.


Ivan Vasquez
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This soup is so flavorful and satisfying. I love that it's made with healthy ingredients and that it's so easy to make.


Saad Raja
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I added some chopped cilantro and avocado to my soup and it was amazing! I highly recommend trying this soup with these additions.


Nabraj bhandari
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover refried beans. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


NEG RED COMPANY
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. It was so easy to make and so delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


K Bug
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This soup was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the creamy texture and the bold flavors. It's definitely a keeper.


Kevin Riddle
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I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this soup. I'm not usually a fan of refried beans, but they were blended perfectly in this soup. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very satisfying.


Pacurzo Das
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This soup is absolutely delicious! It's hearty, flavorful, and easy to make. I love that it can be made in one pot, and it's perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal.