Fiesta Refried Bean Soup

This hearty soup with bacon, refried beans, salsa, chili powder, and chicken broth is a warming winter meal or a side for other Mexican dishes.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 450 Calories

Ingredients

• ¾ cup chopped onion
• ¾ cup chopped celery
• ½ teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 (16 ounce) can refried beans
• ¼ teaspoon chili powder
• ⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
• 4 strips bacon
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can Swanson® Chicken Broth
• ¼ cup prepared salsa, hot or mild
• ½ cup Mexican cheese blend, shredded
• 4 ounces tortilla strips

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large saucepan and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels; crumble.

Step 2

Saute onion and celery in reserved bacon drippings over medium-high heat until tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in beans, crumbled bacon, oregano, chili powder, and garlic powder. When beans have softened, add Swanson® Chicken Broth and salsa. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer covered until flavors have blended, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Garnish with cilantro and cheese. Serve with tortilla strips.