Date: Wed, 28 Dec 94 18:06:31 CST From: PNO Coordinator Here is a recipe I just invented tonight, out of things I had in the kitchen. It took about 35 - 40 minutes from start to finish. Mirabour's Bean Soup 1 grated carrot 1/2 cup chopped bell pepper (any color) 1/2 cup chopped onion Place these in a small bowl and top with 4 oz. beer (or water or vegetable stock). Cook in microwave ~4 minutes, until they begin to soften. Meanwhile, in a 4-qt. pot, place: 1 can fatfree (vegetarian) refried beans 8 oz. beer (can substitute water or vegetable stock) 1 1/2 cups water or vegetable stock 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon oregano 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Start over high heat. Stir until beans "dissolve." Then add 1/2 can pinto beans. Mash the remaining beans and add. Then add: 3/4 cup frozen spinach 3/4 cup frozen corn 1 lime, peel removed, cut into small chunks 1/2 cup prepared salsa (picante sauce) (I used Arriba brand) the microwaved vegetables, above Reduce to medium heat and simmer 20 - 30 minutes until thickened. (Add water if necessary to thin.) Top with any combination of the following: Fatfree cheese Fatfree yogurt Crushed baked tortilla chips Chopped cilantro Chopped green onions kwvegan vegan