Bean soup with dumplings

8 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
3cupsWater
1can(15 1/2 oz) kidney beans; rinsed and drained
1can(15 oz) black beans; rinsed and drained
1can(14 1/2 oz) Mexican-style stewed tomatoes
1can(4 oz) chopped green chilies
1pack(10 oz) frozen corn; thawed
1cupChopped onion
1cupChopped carrots
3Beef bouillon cubes
3Garlic cloves; minced
1teaspoonChili powder
½teaspoonSalt
¼teaspoonPepper
½cupAll-purpose flour
¼cupYellow cornmeal
1teaspoonBaking powder
1dashSalt and pepper
1Egg white; beaten
3tablespoonsMilk
1tablespoonVegetable oil

Directions

DUMPLINGS

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).

Recipe by: Jane Mullins (ToH Feb/Mar 96) Posted to TNT - Prodigy's Recipe Exchange Newsletter by Sean Coate <swcoate@...> on Jul 28, 1997