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Windy fall weather brings on the desire for warm homemade soups. My health dictates a low-fat diet and my husband, Kevin, assisted in preparing the ingredients with some guidance from me. Over a month ago, I purchased a 25-pound bag of dried pinto beans from Costco. Rather than opening it, Kevin drove to town and purchased a 16-bean soup mix. The photo is my taste test size serving. Less than ¼ cup with a dollop of low-fat sour cream. This recipe is also prepared not to be spicy. Yet flavorful. Prepared in a 3-quart slow cooker.

Ingredients

Dried beans, 10 oz

Chicken broth, 32 oz

Diced...