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Pinto Bean Soup

Delicious Pinto Bean Soup Recipe Perfect for Cozy Nights

This Pinto Bean Soup is a comforting blend of flavors, perfect for chilly evenings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200

Ingredients
  

Base ingredients
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 14 oz can fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 small carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 medium potato, peeled and diced
  • 1 tsp oregano, dried
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 2 bay leaves (optional)
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 14 oz cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add onion, carrots, and potato; sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in garlic, oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
  4. Add fire-roasted tomatoes, vegetable broth, pinto beans, and bay leaves; stir well.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste; remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 10gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to swap pinto beans for black beans or include kale for added nutrition. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to five days.

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