Additions:

Cooking Directions:

• Beans are harvested in their natural state and even with the most careful processing, foreign substrances such as small stones may appear. Examine beans closely prior to preparation.
• Rinse beans thoroughly in cold water.
• Quick soak method: put beans in large pot, adding enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, cooking for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let sit for 1 hour.
• Overnight soak method: in a bowl, cover beans with water and soak overnight.
• Drain and rinse beans.

• To soup pot, add beans, water and seasoning packet. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 60 minutes.
• While beans are cooking, saute garlic and onion in olive oil.
• After beans have simmered an hour, add, onions, garlic, corn packet, chopped tomatoes and tomato sauce and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes longer, stirring occasionally.
• Remove from heat and stir in cheese. 

Serving Suggestions:

• If you choose to, add cooked chicken or browned ground turkey.
• Garnish with a dollop of sour cream topped with salsa.

Ingredients:

Nutrition Facts Serving Size: About 1 Cup (1.77oz mix) Serving Per Container: About 9 Amount per Serving Calories 170    Calories from Fat 5 % Daily Value* Total Fat 0.5g 1%    Saturated Fat 0mg 0%    Trans Fat 0mg Cholesterol 0mg 0% Sodium 900mg 38% Total Carb. 31g 10%    Dietary Fiber 5g 21%    Sugars 3g Protein 12g Vitamin A 15% Vitamin C 25% Calcium 10% Iron 25% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.