Fiesta Refried Bean Soup

Description

This hearty soup is great for those cold winter days or as a side for Mexican fare.

Ingredients

  • 4 strips bacon
  • ¾ cup chopped onion
  • ¾ cup chopped celery
  • 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can Swanson® Chicken Broth
  • ¼ cup prepared salsa, hot or mild
  • 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
  • ½ cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded
  • 4 ounces tortilla strips

Instructions

  1. Place bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat
  2. turning occasionally
  3. until evenly browned
  4. about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.
  5. Saute onion and celery in reserved bacon drippings over medium-high heat until tender
  6. about 3 minutes. Stir in beans
  7. crumbled bacon
  8. oregano
  9. chili powder
  10. and garlic powder. When beans have softened
  11. add Swanson® Chicken Broth and salsa. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer covered until flavors have blended
  12. about 15 minutes.
  13. Garnish with cilantro and cheese. Serve with tortilla strips.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 35 mins

Servings: 4

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