Bean Soup With Dumplings

Ingredients

3 cups water
15 oz black beans
4 oz green chilies
10 oz corn
1 cup onion
1 cup carrots
3 beef bouillon
3 garlic
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil

Instructions

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine the first 13 ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until vegetables are tender. For dumplings, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt and pepper. Combine egg white, milk and oil; stir into dry ingredients. Drop into eight mounds onto boiling soup. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes (do not lift the cover).