Spicy Healthy Taco Bean Soup

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• 1 large onion
• 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packet taco seasoning
• 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (15 ounce) can great northern beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 (16 ounce) can fat-free refried beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can spicy diced tomatoes (like rotel)
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Recipe

• 1 slice or dice the onion and sauté in a stock pot until soft (in cooking spray, a tablespoon of olive oil, or a little of the chicken broth).
• 2 add remaining ingredients and simmer 15-20 minutes.
• 3 serve with fat free sour cream and low-fat shredded cheese, if desired. if you like cilantro, chop a little and throw some on top of the soup. also tasty (though not as healthy) topped with a handful of fritos.
• 4 great with a piece of hearty corn bread and fresh fruit.
• 5 this recipe can also be made in a crock pot. sauté onions first, combine everything in a crockpot, and cook on low 5-6 hours.
• 6 enjoy!