Tangy Bean Soup

Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 4 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained & rinsed
• 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup cornmeal
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil

Recipe

• 1 in a crock pot: combine the first 10 ingredients. cover and cook on high for 4-6 hours.
• 2 for dumplings:combine the flour, cheese, cornmeal, sugar & baking powder in a bowl.
• 3 in another bowl combine the egg, milk & oil.
• 4 add to dry ingredients until just moistened. the batter will be stiff.
• 5 drop heaping tablespoons onto the soup and cover and cook on high for 30 minutes longer-do not lift cover. dumplings are done when you insert toothpick and it comes out clean.