Chili Soup

Amount 

Measure 

Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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14 1/2 

ounces 

no salt added stewed tomatoes -- drained and diced

32 

ounces 

low sodium beef broth

small 

onion -- diced small

16 

ounces 

fat-free refried beans

16 

ounces 

low sodium kidney beans -- drained and rinsed

tablespoon 

chili powder

1/2 

teaspoon 

cumin powder

1/2 

teaspoon 

dried oregano

pound 

extra lean ground beef

ounces 

no salt added tomato sauce

tablespoon 

Worcestershire sauce

ounces 

green chilies -- diced

teaspoon 

seasoned salt

1/2 

teaspoon 

seasoned pepper

1/2 

teaspoon 

marjoram

1/2 

teaspoon 

thyme

tablespoon 

balsamic vinegar

ounces 

no salt added tomato paste

Brown the ground beef in a saucepan. Drain fat.

Add rest of ingredients and heat to boiling.

Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.

You can put everything in a crockpot and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours or HIGH 3 to 4 hours. You don't have to brown the meat first.

Makes 10 servings.
Per Serving: 242 Calories; 8g Fat (30.2% calories from fat); 18g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 6g Dietary Fiber; 31mg Cholesterol; 470mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain (Starch); 2 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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