Description
A simple recipe for hearty pinto bean soup suitable for a cozy evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried pinto beans, soaked overnight and drained
- 6 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the soaked and drained pinto beans.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, oregano, and cumin. Cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.
- Add the rinsed pinto beans, broth, and bay leaf to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
- Remove the bay leaf. Season the soup with salt and pepper to your preference.
- For a thicker soup, mash about 1 cup of the beans against the side of the pot with a spoon, then stir them back in.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add 1/2 teaspoon of smoked paprika with the other spices.
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil or a squeeze of fresh lime juice.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 58
- Fiber: 18
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 0
Keywords: pinto bean soup, hearty soup, vegetarian soup, easy bean soup, cozy recipe