Thick and Hearty Tex-Mex Soup

Amount     

Measure         

Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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16             

ounces            

fat-free refried beans

4               

ounces            

green chilies -- drained & diced

14 1/2     

ounces            

tomatoes with green chilies - drained

2                

cloves              

garlic -- minced

1                

medium           

onion -- minced

11                

ounces             

corn with red & green peppers -- drained

1                

cup                   

red wine

8 ounces no salt added chicken broth

1                

tablespoon      

chili powder

1/2             

teaspoon         

cumin

1/4             

teaspoon         

pepper

1/2 teaspoon oregano

1         

cup                   

4 cheese style shredded Mexican cheese

4

ounces 

black olives - sliced

8

ounces

mushrooms - sliced

1

medium

green bell pepper, seeded & diced

Combine all the ingredients, except cheese, in a large pot or Dutch oven.  Stir to breakup beans. Heat over medium heat until soup comes to a boil. 
Reduce heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes. 

Serve in a bowl sprinkled with the cheese.

Makes 8 servings.

Per Serving: 192 Calories; 6g Fat (29.3% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 25g Carbohydrate; 3g Dietary Fiber; 11mg Cholesterol; 799mg Sodium. Exchanges: 1 Grain (Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 1 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat.

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