Ingredients

• 1/2 c. bacon, diced
• 2 tbsp. garlic, minced
• 1/4 c. barbecue sauce
• 1/2 c. THRIVE Tomato Powder
• 6 c. water
• 1/4 c. THRIVE Beef Bouillon
• 1 c. THRIVE Sausage Crumbles - Freeze Dried
• 1/2 c. THRIVE Ground Beef (Hamburger) - Freeze Dried
• 3/4 c. THRIVE Green Bell Peppers - Freeze Dried
• 1 1/4 c. THRIVE Black Beans (soaked and precooked)
• 1/2 c. THRIVE Green Chili Peppers - Freeze Dried
• 3/4 c. THRIVE Chopped Onions
• 1/2 c. THRIVE Celery - Freeze Dried
• 1 1/2 tbsp. chili powder
• 1 tbsp. Cholula hot sauce
• 2 tbsp. lime juice
• 3 tbsp. Cilantro
• 2 tbsp. THRIVE Green Onions - Freeze Dried
• 1/2 c. THRIVE Tomato Dices - Freeze Dried

Directions

1. In a large stock pot, brown bacon and drain most of grease. Add garlic and sauté lightly.
2. Add barbecue sauce and tomato powder and caramelize pan, scraping edges. Add water and bouillon and stir. Add all remaining ingredients except cilantro, green onions, and tomatoes. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until thick.
3. Add cilantro, green onions, and tomato; stir well to incorporate. Serve with sour cream and crispy tortilla slivers.