Southwestern Bean Soup

By CruelK8E

Ingredients

• 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

Details

Servings 4

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, cook bacon until crisp; remove to paper towel and drain. Crumble and set aside. In the drippings, saute the onion and celery; sprinkle with the 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. Season to taste with hot pepper sauce if desired. Ladle into bowls and top with cheese. Serve with tortilla chips.