Spam Spring Chili

Submitted by Mindi Bunch

"This recipe comes from my favorite cookbook. I was a bit aprehensive about making this one because I'm not a big Spam fan, but it's a wonderful soup. Even the kids think so!"

 

• Ready In: 32mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• nonstick cooking spray
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 orange bell pepper, cut into strips
• 1 cup sliced green onion
• 3 (4 1/4 ounce) jars diced green chilies
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano leaves
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 (15 ounce) cans kidney beans
• 2 (10 3/4 ounce) cans condensed chicken broth, undiluted
• 1 (12 ounce) can Spam, cubed

directions

1. Coat large saucepan with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Saute garlic over medium heat 1 minute.
3. Add bell peppers, green onion, chilies, jalapenos, oregano, and cumin; saute 5 minutes.
4. Stir in beans and broth.
5. Bring to a boil and cover.
6. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
7. Stir in Spam.
8. Simmer 2 additional minutes.