Bean Stew with Corn Dumplings

Directions

Preapare soup as directed except do not blend the cooked mixture.

Instead, using a fork, slightly mash the cooked bean mixture.

Return the mixture to boiling.

Combine the ingredients for the dumplings in a medium bowl and mix with a fork until combined.

Drop mixture from a tablespoon into 6 to 8 mounts atop bubbling stew.

Reduce heat.

Cover and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center of a dumpling comes out clean.

Do not lift cover until dumplings have cooked for 10 minutes.