3 bean soup

Ingredients
•1 large onion, chopped
•1 medium green pepper, chopped
•2 teaspoons olive oil
•4 garlic cloves, minced
•1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
•1 can (16 ounces) fat-free refried beans
•1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
•1 can (14-1/2 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
•1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
•3/4 cup salsa
•2 teaspoons chili powder
•1/2 teaspoon pepper
•1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
Directions
•In a large saucepan, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10 minutes. Yield: 8 servings.




Nutritional Facts
1 cup equals 201 calories, 1 g fat (trace saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 755 mg sodium, 36 g carbohydrate, 10 g fiber, 12 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 lean meat.