Used 1/2 of the beans and a pound of lean ground chicken. Instead of store bought, I used homemade cheese (quesillo.) No bell pepper used. Cesar usually adds hot sauce but chopped green onion and fresh cilantro was enough for him!
I steamed a handful of baby carrots and added while blending the other veggies, and added an orange bell pepper. The amount of veggies were too great for the pot. Next time I’ll use 8 cups broth. I added tomato paste, salt, onion and garlic powder and chilli powder. Added half and half. Topped it with a pound of ground beef.