Hot Dog and Baked Bean Soup

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2 teaspoons oil
3 beef frankfurters
1 large can (28 ounces) baked beans seasoned with onion, bacon, and brown sugar
2 cans chicken broth
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon spicy brown mustard
1/2 bell pepper, chopped

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over med. heat. Cut the franks into 1/4 inch slices and add them to the pot. Cook until the franks start to brown, 2-3 minutes. Add the beans with their juice, and the broth, chili powder, and mustard. Stir well. Raise the heat to high and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium to maintain a moderate boil about 10 minutes. Add the green pepper to the pot in the last 5 minutes of cooking.