Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 large onion, finely chopped

6 garlic cloves, minced

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

2 cups canned vegetable or chicken broth

3 cans (4 ounces each) diced green chiles, drained

2 cans (15 ounces each) green enchilada sauce

1 can (8.25 ounces) sliced carrots, drained

1 can (8.75 ounces) whole-kernel corn, drained

1 can (8 ounces) cut green beans, drained

1 can (6.5 ounces) sliced mushrooms, drained

1 cup canned pinto or navy beans, drained and rinsed

1 cup Mexican crema (or heavy cream)

Salt and ground black pepper, to taste

2 pounds dried pasta, any shape, cooked according to package directions, hot

2 cups sharp grating cheese (optional)

1 cup thinly sliced green onions (optional)

Preparation

Preparation:

Heat olive oil in a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in garlic and sauté 30 seconds. Add flour and stir until it is all absorbed. Stir in the broth and simmer to make a smooth thick sauce. Stir in chiles and enchilada sauce until combined. Simmer for 15 minutes until lightly thickened. Add carrots, corn, green beans, mushrooms and pinto beans. Heat to a simmer. Stir in crema, salt and pepper; keep warm. Serve with hot pasta, and cheese and green onions, for garnish, if desired.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 180; Total fat 7g; Saturated fat 3g; Cholesterol 13mg; Sodium 592mg; Carbohydrate 24g; Fiber 3g; Protein 5g; Vitamin A 33%DV*; Vitamin C 10%DV; Folate 4%DV; Calcium 4%DV; Iron 6%DV; Potassium 4%DV *Daily Value