February 2008 - Alabama Cooperative Extension System

The Second Annual CCMGA Plant Sale Mother’s Day weekend. It is not too
early to start rootings and begin to determine what you can divide and
contribute. Begonias and coleus did very well last year, as did tomato and
herb plants. The success of the sale depends on YOU!
REFRIED BEAN SOUP
1small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 T. vegetable oil
1 (31 oz) can refried beans
1 (16 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (10 oz) can diced tomatoes and green chiles, undrained
1 (14 1/2 oz) can ready­to­serve chicken broth
2 T. chopped fresh cilantro
6 corn tortillas
2 C (8 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 (8 oz) carton sour cream
Cook onion and garlic in oil in a Dutch oven over medium­high heat, stirring constantly, until tender. Add
beans and next 3 ingredients, stirring until smooth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes.
Stir in cilantro. Cut tortillas into thin strips; spread in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake at 350
degrees for 15 minutes or until browned, stirring every 5 minutes. Cool. Ladle soup into bowls; top with
tortilla strips, cheese, and sour cream. Serve immediately. Yield: 7 cups.
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