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Creamy Mexican-Inspired Pinto Bean Soup


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  • Author: Chef Emma
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A cozy, hearty soup made with pinto beans and vibrant spices, perfect for chilly evenings.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions

  1. Sauté the onion and garlic in a large pot over medium heat until translucent and fragrant.
  2. Add the chopped bell pepper and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  3. Stir in the pinto beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, vegetable broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 20-30 minutes.
  5. Use an immersion blender to puree the soup until smooth (optional).
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes

This soup tastes even better the next day and can be frozen for up to three months.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg