Minestrone Soup

Submitted by Marilyn 1 pkg. kidney or pinto beans 2 qt. cold water 1 bay leaf 2 onions, chopped 2 stalks celery, sliced into 1-inch pieces 2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces 2 cloves garlic, crushed or chopped 2 tsp. rosemary 2 tsp. thyme leaves 1 large can whole tomatoes, halved or quartered 1 potato,…

Savory Sweet Potato Soup

Submitted by Arminda Perch 1 Tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2 tsp. cayenne 1 cup canned vegetable or vegetarian chicken broth 1 1/2 cup sweet potatos, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch cubes 1 16 oz. can Mexican-style stewed tomatoes 1 15 oz. can pinto beans, drained 1/2 tsp. garlic powder 1/2 tsp. oregano salt…

Incredible Chili

Submitted by Tina Kahrs 1 1/2 cup veggie meat (use your favorite, I like Griller Crumbles) 1 29 oz. can hominy 2 15 oz. cans kidney beans 1 6 oz. can olives 1 15 oz. can corn 1 28 oz. can crushed tomatoes 2 16 oz. cans refried beans 1 4 oz. can green chiles…