Bean And Tortilla Soup Recipe

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   In a heavy, preferably non-stick frying pan or possibly saucepan, cook garlic in 2 Tbsp.

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   oil over medium heat till garlic is lightly browned.

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   Remove garlic and throw away.

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   Fry tortilla strips in garlic flavored oil, turning them often to brown lightly.

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   When crisp, remove and place on paper towel.

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   In a heavy, non-stick saucepan, heat 1 tsp.

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   oil over medium heat.

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   Add in onion, celery, and carrots.

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   Saute/fry vegetables, stirring them often, till onion starts to brown.

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    Be careful not to burn vegetables.

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    Add in water, tomato sauce, bay leaf, and chili powders.

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    Simmer mix uncovered for 15 min or possibly till it begins to thicken.

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    Stir in beans and lime juice (if you like) and simmer till soup is heated through.

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    Throw away bay leaf.

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    To serve, divide tortilla strips among four soup bowls and ladle soup over strips.

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    Sprinkle each serving with red pepper flakes (if you like).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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