Beanie Weenie Soup

Looking for something new to fill up the kids' Thermoses? Sometimes that can be hard, 'cause we all know how fickle kids can be. But they're sure to love this soup that tastes just like the classic favorite. And you know what else? It has the mustard and ketchup already mixed in!

Serves: 6

Cooking Time: 20 min

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 1 small onion, diced
• 3 (16-ounce) cans baked beans, undrained
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 pound hot dogs, thinly sliced
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
• 1/2 small green bell pepper, diced (optional)

Instructions

1. Melt the butter in a soup pot over high heat. Add the onion and sauté until golden, stirring frequently.
   
   
2. Add the remaining ingredients except the green pepper; mix well and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, or until heated through, stirring occasionally.
   
   
3. If desired, top each portion with diced green pepper just before serving.
   
   

Notes

Depending on the type of baked beans you use, you may need to add additional water or cook this a little longer to get it to the perfect soup consistency. A great go-along for this would be to split hot dog buns in half then top with garlic butter and broil until golden.