Southwestern Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 bacon strips
3/4 c. chopped onion
3/4 c. chopped celery
1/8 tsp. garlic powder
1 can (16oz.) refried beans
1/4 c. salsa
1 can (14-1/2oz.) chicken broth
1 Tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
Hot pepper sauce
Shredded cheddar cheese
Tortilla Chips

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, cook bacon until crisp;
remove to paper towel to drain.
Crumble and set aside.
In the drippings, saute the onion and celery;
sprinkle with the garlic powder. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add beans, salsa, broth, parsley and baco9n;
bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 5 to 10 minutes.
Season to taste with hot pepper sauce.
Ladle into bowls and top with cheese.
Serve with tortilla chips.