*  Exported from  MasterCook Mac  *

                           Mexican Peasant Soup

Recipe By     : Boston Globe (mod Mary Aegerter)
Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soup                             Stovetop
                Quick                            Mexican

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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     3/4  c             onion -- chopped
     3/4  c             celery -- chopped
     1/2  c             green pepper -- chopped
   1      clove         garlic -- minced
     1/4  tsp           ground pepper
     1/4  tsp           chili powder
          few drops     tabasco sauce -- to taste
   2      c             vegetable broth
  16      ozs           refried beans
                        tortilla chips -- optional
                        cheddar cheese, shredded -- optional

Saute vegetables until tender. Add spices, broth, and refried beans. Heat through. Top with chips or cheese if desired.

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Per serving: 217 Calories; 3g Fat (13% calories from fat); 11g Protein; 37g Carbohydrate; 1mg Cholesterol; 1437mg Sodium