Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Refried Bean Soup

Here is a great hearty soup that can pull double duty. Not only is it great tasting, but it's a healthy and easy dish too! Sticking to my New Years healthy life style, I made a pot of this soup for dinner, with the intent to have a bowl everyday at lunch. At only 1 WW point per cup, I'm hoping this helps keep me on track.


This soup really surpassed my expectations. It was spicy, creamy, chunky, Tasty! It was a good Mexican flavored soup. I topped mine off with a dollop of fat free sour cream and cilantro. But the family crushed tortilla chips on top and put a health dose of grated cheese on theirs along with their sour cream.

The recipe really doesn't take much work. I cut my onions, bell peppers, and garlic up in the food processor and dumped everything togeather. I also wanted to make it early and have it done by the time I got home. Who wants to go work out and then come home and make soup. I Dont! And I didn't care how easy a recipe it was, I wanted it done when I got home. So I dumped all my ingredients into the crock pot and turned it on high. Three hours later when I got home, dinner was ready.

Using pantry friendly ingredients, this recipe was easy, healthy, and just plain delicious.

Refried Bean Soup, - It's what's for dinner!


Refried Bean Soup
Recipe by Weight Watchers

Given to me by April

2 Tsp minced garlic
1 cup onion, chopped
1 cup bell pepper, chopped
1 can of vegetable or chicken broth, you can use low sodium
1 can of mexican tomatoes (rotel)
1 can of diced tomatoes
1 can of kidney beans
1 can of black beans, drained and rinsed
1 can of refried beans
1/4 tsp cumin
mix all of the ingrediets and let simmer for 30 minutes.


18 comments:

  1. This sounds wonderful, my mouth is watering.

    This recipe is going to the printer. I can't wait to make it.

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  2. I am so glad that you liked it!! Looks great!

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  3. This is an awesome low fat recipe, thanks for sharing this!

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  4. What a great, healthy soup recipe. Sounds like a great lunch option.

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  5. The soup really looks good . And Im not a big soup eater.

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  6. Be still my heart. Sweet Wounded Wuffles.

    This is going on the list.

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  7. This looks so delicious!! I bet the refried beans make it creamy yummy!!

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  8. Megan this looks and sounds fantastic. Perfect for these really cold days and nights.

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  9. Hooray! I found something I can make when I get done from teaching and eat when I get done from going to school! It looks really delicious!

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  10. This looks great Megan! I'm sending this page on to my co-worker. I think she would like this too! Plus, WW friendly is terrific!

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  11. The soup really looks good . And Im not a big bean eater. :)

    I like refried beans, for some reason. Hmmm... I wonder if I could substitute something for the beany beans...?

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  12. mmmmmmmm this would be perfect for lunch today, it's wicked cold here!

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  13. That soup looks so fantastic! I could eat that right now. Great idea to use the refried beans.

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  14. This sounds awesome! Might have to wait until winter here to try it!

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  15. I'm a bit picky when it comes to my beloved native cuisine, but this recipe not only looks authentic, but delicious! If you love Mexican food as much as I do, please take a peek at my blog.
    Saludos!

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