Southwestern Bean Soup

• 4 bacon strips
• 3/4 c. chopped onion
• 3/4 c. chopped celery
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 can (16oz.) refried beans
• 1/4 c. salsa
• 1 can (14-1/2oz.) chicken broth
• 1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
• Hot pepper sauce
• Shredded cheddar cheese
• Tortilla Chips

1. In a medium saucepan, cook bacon until crisp;
2. remove to paper towel to drain.
3. Crumble and set aside.
4. In the drippings, saute the onion and celery;
5. sprinkle with the garlic powder. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add beans, salsa, broth, parsley and baco9n;
6. bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes.
7. Season to taste with hot pepper sauce.
8. Ladle into bowls and top with cheese.
9. Serve with tortilla chips.

bacon strips, onion, celery, garlic powder, beans, salsa, chicken broth, parsley, pepper sauce, cheddar cheese, tortilla chips

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=799682 (may not work)