Spicy Refried Bean Soup (Vegetarian, vegan)
- Number of Servings: 5
Ingredients
Optional ingredient:1 bag, Gardein meatless chick'n strips, prepared Ingredients:1/3 or a large yellow Spanish onion, diced3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely minced or pressed1 (16 oz) 30% less sodium refried beans1 (15 oz) can 50% less sodium black beans, rinsed and drained2 cups reduced sodium chicken or vegetable broth1 cup water1 (14.5 oz) can fire roasted diced tomatoes with seasoning1 (4 oz) cab Ortega fire roasted diced green chilies, drained1/2 cup of salsaSpicy add-ins:1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes 1 tsp Aleppo pepper, ground ( make your own, 1 part cayenne ground pepper to 4 parts smoked paprika, store in spice jar and use as needed)1 tsp Morton Lite Salt 50% Less Sodium Than Table Salt Toppings (optional):1 (9.25 oz) bag Fritos Lightly Salted corn chips1 cup green onion, chopped 8 tbsp sour cream1 1/3 cup finely grated extra sharp cheddar cheeseolive oil for sauteeing (not calculated in nurtritronal information)
1) If using, prepare chick'n strips as directed on package and when cooled, cut strips into bite -size pieces with kitchen shears. Set aside.
2) Saute onion and garlic in a large stock pot until tender and translucent. A little browning is okay, but don't go for browning.
3) Add the rest of the ingredient list to the onion-garlic saute and heat to boil for 5-7 minutes. Turn down heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until heated through. Taste for salt and add in if you think it needs more. If you are using regular salt, cut the amount to 1/2 tsp.
4) Add spicy ingredients towards the end of cooking if you feel your soup needs more "zip".
5) Serve plain or with optional toppings.
Serving Size: Makes 5 (1 1/2) cup servings
2) Saute onion and garlic in a large stock pot until tender and translucent. A little browning is okay, but don't go for browning.
3) Add the rest of the ingredient list to the onion-garlic saute and heat to boil for 5-7 minutes. Turn down heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes until heated through. Taste for salt and add in if you think it needs more. If you are using regular salt, cut the amount to 1/2 tsp.
4) Add spicy ingredients towards the end of cooking if you feel your soup needs more "zip".
5) Serve plain or with optional toppings.
Serving Size: Makes 5 (1 1/2) cup servings
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 766.0
- Total Fat: 39.0 g
- Cholesterol: 42.6 mg
- Sodium: 1,798.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 74.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 16.1 g
- Protein: 32.2 g
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