Chili bean soup
 
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Serves: 8

Ingredients
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • ½ cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, crushed
  • 2 cups canned black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup canned red beans, rinsed and drained
  • ¼ cup diced chilies (optional)
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 1 cup uncooked lentils, sorted and rinsed
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 5 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • Cayenne pepper, to taste

Instructions
  1. Put olive oil in large pot and bring to medium heat.
  2. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent but not brown, about 5 minutes.
  3. Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat and simmer at least 30 minutes covered.
  5. Check for seasoning and add more chili powder or cayenne pepper to taste.

Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 Calories: 374 Fat: 1 Carbohydrates: 69 Fiber: 13 Protein: 25