| Bean Soup with Dumplings
3 cups of water one 15 1/2 ounce can of kidney beans; rinsed one 15 1/2 ounce can of black beans; rinsed one 14 1/2 ounce can of Mexican-style one 4 ounce can of chopped green chilies one 10 ounce package of frozen corn; thawed 1 cup of chopped onion 1 cup of chopped carrots 3 Beef bouillon cubes 3 Garlic cloves; minced 1 teaspoon of chili powder 1/2 teaspoon of salt & 1/4 teaspoon of pepper
DUMPLINGS 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour 1/4 cup of yellow cornmeal 1 teaspoon of baking powder a dash of salt and pepper 1 Egg white; beaten 3 tablespoons of milk 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil 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). Yields: 8 Servings |