QUICK MEXICAN BEAN SOUP

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It never hurts to have a few meals that you can whip up in very little time, and this hearty soup is one of my busy-day favorites. Green chiles and chili powder give it some oomph. -Colleen Delawder, Herndon, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 can (16 ounces) butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (15-1/2 ounces) small white beans or navy beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro
1-1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1-1/2 cups vegetable stock
Optional: Crumbled queso fresco and additional cilantro

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine first eight ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, until flavors are blended, about 10 minutes. If desired, top with cheese and additional cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 214 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 893mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 12g fiber), Protein 14g protein.