Claire'S Mexican Bean Soup - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 slices bacon, diced
3/4 cup onion, chopped
3/4 cup celery, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
4 ounces green chilies, chopped
16 ounces refried beans
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon chili powder
hot pepper sauce, to taste
13 1/2 ounces chicken broth
cheddar cheese, grated
tortilla chips

Preparation

In a 2 quart sauce pan cook bacon until crisp. Add onion, celery, and garlic. Cook covered over low heat stirring occasionally for 10 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. When heated through, serve in bowls and top with cheese. Serve with chips.