Claire's Mexican Bean Soup

This is a super easy soup to make. It is mild and delicious using refried beans. It is even better the next day so a great make ahead meal to reheat.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 4  slices bacon, diced
• 3⁄4 cup onion, chopped
• 3⁄4 cup celery, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 4  ounces green chilies, chopped
• 16  ounces  refried beans
• 1⁄4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon chili powder
•  hot pepper sauce, to taste
• 13 1⁄2 ounces chicken broth
•  cheddar cheese, grated
•  tortilla chips

Directions

1. In a 2 quart sauce pan cook bacon until crisp. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook covered over low heat stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. When heated through, serve in bowls and top with cheese. Serve with chips.