Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      tablespoons   canola oil
   1      medium        onion -- chopped
   2      ribs          celery -- diced
   1                    carrot -- diced
   3      cloves        garlic -- minced
   2      cans          great northern beans, canned -- rinsed & drained
   1      cup           whole kernel corn, frozen
   1      can           tomato paste
   1      can           green chiles -- diced, undrained
   1      tablespoon    chili powder
   2      teaspoons     dried oregano
   1      teaspoon      salt

Preparation:

Heat oil in large skillet over med-high heat until hot. Add onion, celery, carrot and garlic; cook 5 min. or until vegetables are tender, stirring occasionally. Stir beans, 1 1/2 cups water, corn, tomato paste, chilies, chili powder, oregano, and salt into skillet. Reduce heat to medium low. Simimer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Garnish with cilantro, if desired.