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mexistrone soup

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Erlene Martin
Hermiston, OR

This recipe is from my Kadlec Regional Medical Center Flyer I get in the mail.I haven't tried it yet,it sounds really good though.

(1 rating)
yield 6 serving(s)
prep time 10 Min
cook time 15 Min

Ingredients For mexistrone soup

  • 1 Tbsp
    canola oil
  • 1 md
    onion,diced
  • 1
    carrot, sliced
  • 1 lg
    garlic clove,finely chopped
  • 1 sm
    zucchini,halved lengthwise and sliced
  • 1 c
    no salt added yellow corn(frozen or canned,rinsed and drained
  • 1 c
    black beans,rinsed and drained
  • 1 c
    pinto beans,rinsed and drained
  • 1 can
    (14.5oz.)stewed tomatoes with jalapenos*
  • 2 tsp
    dried oregano
  • 1 tsp
    dried basil
  • 1 1/2 c
    spicy tomato juice
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 c
    corn chips,lightly crushed,optional,for garnish

How To Make mexistrone soup

  • 1
    Heat the oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium-high heat.Saute'onion and carrot 3 minutes.Add garlic and zucchini.Cook,stirring,2 minutes.
  • 2
    add corn,black and pinto beans,stewed tomatoes with their liquid,oregano and basil.Pour in tomato juice and 1/2 cup water.
  • 3
    Bring mixture to a boil and simmer 5 minutes.Season to taste with pepper,and serve with corn chips,if using.
  • 4
    soup can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 2 days.
  • 5
    amount per serving:167 calories,3g total fat<1g saturated fat,29g carbohydrates,7g protein,8g dietary fiber,610mg sodium.
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