Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) canold el paso traditional refried beans
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) canpetite diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 12 cup unsweetened coconut milk (not cream of coconut)
  • 1 (4 1/2 ounce) canold el paso chopped green chilies
  • 1 (1 1/4 ounce) packageold el paso taco seasoning mix
  • sharp cheddar cheese or chipotle cheddar cheese
  • 1 (10 1/2 ounce) package flour tortillas, for soft taco shells
  • tortilla
  • 2 tablespoons crisco vegetable oil
  • 14 cup chopped fresh cilantro, if desired
  • 4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)

Method

  • Heat oven to 450F Line cookie sheet with foil.
  • In 2-quart saucepan, stir refried beans, tomatoes, broth, coconut milk, green chiles and taco seasoning mix; heat to boiling.
  • Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered about 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, cut each cheese stick in half lengthwise to make 2 thin sticks.
  • Place 1 cheese stick on one edge of each tortilla; roll tortilla tightly around cheese.
  • Brush edges of tortillas with water to seal.
  • Place taquitos, seam sides down, on cookie sheet.
  • Brush each lightly with oil.
  • Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until edges of tortillas are golden brown and cheese is melted.
  • Pour soup into serving bowls; garnish with cilantro or onions.
  • Serve with taquitos for dipping.