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Bean and Green Chili Soup - An easy, surprising soup from easily stored ingredients

Ingredients

• 2 cup (480 ml) cooked rice
• 1 can (16 oz, 450 g) refried beans
• 1 can (16 oz, 450 g) black beans
• 1 small can (4 oz, 110 g) green salsa
• 1 1/3 cup (300 ml) dried, bulk black bean soup mix
• (optional) sour cream

Procedure

1. Bring 1 cup (240 ml) dry rice and 2 cups (480 ml) water to a boil
2. Turn heat to low and steam rice for 25-30 min (or prepare rice using rice cooker)
3. Prepare soup mix by combining with 3 cups (720 ml) boiling water, simmer about 5 min
4. Add remaining ingredients and rice to soup
5. Heat through, stirring occasionally
6. (optional) just before serving, spoon a teaspoon of sour cream in to the middle of the bowl

Notes, tips, and variations

This recipe is surprisingly flavorful for being prepared form preserved ingredients. With a dollop of sour cream for garnish, it is even better.