Frijole Cheese Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 tsp. olive or vegetable oil
1/2 c. diced onions
1 Tbsp. jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 1/2 c. canned Italian tomatoes, drained and chopped (save liquid)
6 oz. rinsed, drained, canned pinto beans, mashed
1 small garlic clove, mashed
1 oz. Cheddar cheese, shredded
2 slices crisp bacon
dash of chili powder
dash of ground cumin
1 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, shredded

Preparation

In a 1-quart saucepan, heat oil; add onions, pepper and garlic. Cook over medium flame until tender.
Add tomatoes with liquid, bacon and spices.
Stir; cook 5 minutes.
Add beans; increase heat to medium-high and cook until thoroughly heated.
Ladle into 2 bowls and top with mixed cheeses.