Black Soybean Chili Soup

Vegetarian. This recipe makes 3 servings.

* 1 cup Eden Black Soybeans
* 2 TB TVP , drained
* 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, from can, drained
* 1/4 cup chopped onion, can use shallots for a little less carbs
* 1 TB olive oil
* 1 tsp chipotle chili pepper
* 1/2 tsp Kitchen Bouquet Sauce (optional)
* 1/4 tsp garlic powder or 1 clove minced garlic
* 3 beef bouillon cubes
* 3 cups hot water

PREPARATION:
1* Heat oil in medium sauce pan over medium heat

2* Unwrap 3 beef bouillon cubes and let soak in 1 cup of the hot water

3* Saute onion and garlic (if using raw garlic) until onion is translucent (about 4 minutes)

4* Add the water, the water with the soaking bouillon cubes, black beans, tomatoes, Kitchen Bouquet, spices and TVP.

5* Turn the heat to High and boil for 2 minutes or so and then turn the heat down to low. Let cook for 10 minutes.

Nutritional Information Per 1/3 recipe:
107 calories/ 4 fat/ 6 Carb/ 7 Pro

This is excellent with a dollop of sour cream, and/or grated cheese. I also enjoy it with Joseph's Lavash at 5.5 carbs for 1/2 sheet, it makes great noodle or bread like strips in the soup, or can be toasted for tortilla chips. I find this at Wal-Mart in the deli section where they keep pita breads.