Hearty Bean Soup

Ingredients

1/2 c green bell pepper
1/4 c onion
1 garlic clove
1 tb vegetable oil
30 oz van camps kidney beans
28 oz tomatoes undrained
13 3/4 oz single strength beef broth
12 oz tomato juice
10 oz corn
1 tb chili powder
1 tb sugar
1 t cumin
4 oz cheddar cheese

Instructions

In 4-quart saucepan or Dutch oven, saute green pepper, onion and garlic in oil 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Add remaining ingredients except cheese. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Sprinkle each serving with 2 tablespoons cheese. Eight 1-1/2 cup servings Nutritional Analysis per serving: * calories 239 * carbohydrates 32 g * protein 12 g * fat 7 g * calcium 149 mg * sodium 810 mg * cholesterol 15 mg * dietary fiber 8 g