Vegetable Bean Soup

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Vegetable Bean Soup

3 cans (15-½ ounces each) great northern beans, rinsed and drained
1 package (16 ounces) frozen corn
1 can (15 ounces) crushed or diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 tablespoon dried cilantro flakes
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup (4 ounces) fat-free cheddar cheese
4 cups water
2 cans (15-½ ounces) hominy or 2 cans (15 ounces each) garbanzo
beans rinsed and drained.
1 can (11-½ ounces) condensed bean and bacon soup, undiluted
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
2 bay leaves

In a Dutch oven, combine the first 13 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Discard bay leaves. Sprinkle with cheese.

Serves:  12                                                      Fat grams: 3.5
Phase:  3, 4                                                     Protein:  17.0

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