Quick' N Easy Mexican Bean Soup

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   In a 3 quart saucepan, cook bacon until crisp.

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   Remove with slotted spoon.

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   Cook onion in drippings until tender but not brown.

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   Return bacon to saucepan.

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   Add remaining ingredients and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally.

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   Reduce heat.

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   Cover and simmer 15 minutes.

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   Variation: Brown 1 pound ground beef with the bacon.

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   Also, add a 14 1/2 ounce can whole tomatoes, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 tablespoon chile powder and 3 small cloves garlic (crushed and sauteed with onion).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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