Fat-Free Texas Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (15 oz.) cans red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
3 c. water
1 (15 oz.) can corn
1 (14 oz.) can stewed tomatoes (undrained)
2 medium carrots, sliced
1 large onion, chopped
1 (4 oz.) can diced green chili peppers (undrained)
1 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/2 c. either rice or barley (optional)

Preparation

Mix all ingredients in a 5-quart crock-pot.
Cover and cook for 10 to 12 hours on low heat or 4 to 5 hours on high heat.
Add water from time to time, if necessary.
This can be done in the oven at 250\u00b0 with cover.