Hot Dog And Baked Bean Soup

• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• 3 beef franks
• 1 (28 ounce) can baked beans seasoned with onions, bacon and brown sugar
• 2 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth or (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
• 1/2 large green bell pepper

1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Cut franks into 1/4-inch slices and add to the pot. Cook until the franks start to brown, 2-3 minutes. Add the beans and their juice, the broth, chili powder, and mustard. Stir well.
2. Raise heat to high and bring contents of Dutch oven to a boil. Reduce heat to medium for a moderate boil.
3. Meanwhile, chop green pepper and set aside.
4. Boil soup 10 minutes to blend flavors. Add green pepper to pot the last 5 minutes.

vegetable oil, beef franks, beans, vegetable broth, chili powder, brown mustard, green bell pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/hot-dog-and-baked-bean-soup-366936 (may not work)