Thomas' Bean and Green Soup

One day I was experimenting in the kitchen and I played around with some refried beans and goats milk. The result: A rather awesome, creamy, and rich soup! This soup is very easy to make and is surprisingly healthy.

Thomas' Bean and Green Soup

Ingredients: 

• One can refried beans
• One and a half cups almond or goats milk (more or less depending on the thickness you like)
• Three heaping handfuls of greens such as spinach, collard greens, kale, or anything else dark and leafy.
• Small handful of mushrooms
• One tea spoon of each of the following: Black pepper, chill powder, sage, paprika, fresh minced garlic, basil, and sea salt. (you can add or remove spices based on your taste preferences.)
• One table spoon of olive oil
• Two table spoons of feta or goats cheese. 

Directions:

• In a medium sauce pan incorporate the beans, spices, oil, and milk. 
• Place greens on top of the bean mixture.
• Apply medium heat and leave covered for about 7 - 10 minutes.
• Once bean mixture is soft mix all ingredients including greens together.
• Lower heat to low  and leave covered for about 15 - 20 min or until the greens are tender to your liking - mix occasionally to prevent sticking at bottom of pan. At this point you can add more milk if you want a thinner soup.
• Plate and add cheese for garnish. 

This dish is great as a meal alone, or as a side to a meal.