This was Sunday's meal. It was really good. DH loved the flavor of the broth in the bean soup. I liked it too. The Chile Macaroni was an idea I thought I would place on the table next to it and it was really good too. I served the soup, the macaroni and some guacamole (had 2 avocados going bad). Great meal. * Exported from MasterCook * Spicy Crockpot Bean Pot Recipe By : RisaG Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Beans & Legumes Chiles Crockpot Soups Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup dried pinto beans -- rinsed & picked over 2 tsp ham soup base -- in 2 cups water 2 tsp tomato paste -- mixed in 1 1/2 cups water 1 lg onion -- chopped 1/2 green bell pepper -- chopped 1 jalapeno pepper -- chopped 2 lg cloves garlic -- minced 2 tbsp cilantro -- chopped 1/8 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp ground chile molido 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp bay leaves -- crushed 1/2 tsp mexican oregano -- crumbled 1/4 tsp ground cumin 1/4 tsp rosemary leaves -- crushed 1/4 tsp celery seed 1/4 tsp ground thyme 1/4 tsp ground marjoram 1/4 tsp dried basil 1/4 tsp Penzey's Sweet Curry Powder 2 whole cloves 1/2 cup dry sherry Place all ingredients, except dry sherry, in crockpot. Set to LOW. Cook for 10-11 hours until beans are soft. One hour before soup is cooked, add sherry. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * TWO CHILE MACARONI Recipe By : RisaG Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Cheese Chiles Pasta Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 tbsp vegetable oil 1 poblano chile -- diced 1/4 cup red bell pepper -- diced 1 sweet onions -- chopped 2 lg cloves garlic -- minced 1/2 cup sweet corn kernels 2 cups cooked macaroni 1 anaheim chile -- roasted & pureed 1/2 cup fat-free half-and-Half 1/4 cup lowfat milk 1/2 cup Pepper Jack cheese -- shredded salt and pepper -- to taste Heat oil in a heavy pan over high heat. Saute the diced poblano, red pepper, sweet onion and garlic just until tender. Add the coron and saute. Add the cooked macaroni, anaheim chile puree, half-and-half, milk and cheese. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Serving Ideas : guacamole RisaG