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Sunday, January 6, 2008

Multi-Bean Soup

Like the recipe idea. Tom and I love home made soups, anytime but now is especially good. Got this one from "Seattle Times". Very easy and good. Watch the sodium mg's for some . Anita

Healthy Recipe

Multi-Bean Soup

10(1-cup) servings

2 cups diced onions

2 tablespoons vegetable or canola oil

1 tablespoon chili powder

1can (28 ounces) peeled and diced tomatoes with juice

1 can (16 ounces) black beans,drained

I can (16 ounces) pinto beans,drained

1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, drained

1 can (7 ounces) chopped green chilies

1 quart reduced-sodium chicken broth

¼ cup chopped cilantro or parsley

1. In a large (about 5-quart) heavy pan on medium heat, cook onions in oil for 4 to 5 minutes, or until tender. (If onions become too dry, add a tablespoon of water.) Add chili powder and cook 1 minute.

2. Stir in the tomatoes with juice, beans, chilies and broth. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally 3. Stir in the cilantro or parsley and serve.

Data per serving:

Calories............186

Protein ...........10.1g

Fat . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.1.g

Carbohydrates. .. . . 27.9g

Sodium. . .. .. .. . . 778mg

Saturated fat .. . . . .46g

Monounsaturated fat. . 1.85g

Polyunsaturated fat.. . 1 .21g

Cholesterol ..........0mg