*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                         Country Style Bean Chili

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Serving Size  : 1    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   2      Medium        onions -- sliced and
                        separated into rings
   1      Large         green pepper -- cut in strips and
                        halved crosswise
   1      Tbsp.         cooking oil
   2      Cans          red kidney beans -- (15 1/2 oz.) drained
   2      Cans          garbanzo beans -- (15 1/2 oz.) drained
   1      Can           refried beans -- (16 oz.)
   2      Cans          chicken broth -- (13 1/2 oz.)
   2      Cans          beer -- (12 oz.)
   1      Tbsp.         paprika
   1      Tbsp.         chopped canned green chili peppers
   1      Tbsp.         chili powder
   1      Tbsp.         prepared mustard
     1/2  Tsp.          dried basil -- crushed
     1/2  Tsp.          dried oregano -- crushed
   2      C.            shredded sharp Cheddar cheese

In a Dutch oven or large kettle cook onions and green
pepper in hot cooking oil until tender but not brown. Stir in
all three kinds of beans, chicken broth, beer, paprika, chili
powder, mustard, chili peppers, basil and oregano. Bring
mixture to boiling. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1 hour,
stirring occasionally. (Cool and chill the soup if you are
planning to reheat.) Top each serving with croutons and shredded cheese. To reh
eat the chilled soup, place in large kettle;
cover and bring to boiling for 45 minutes, stirring a bit.


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