Description
Pinto Bean Soup is a warm and hearty dish that envelops you in comfort with every spoonful. This delightful soup combines creamy pinto beans, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic spices to create a rich, flavorful experience. Perfect for chilly nights or casual gatherings, this recipe is not only nourishing but also endlessly adaptable. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, you can whip up a bowl of nostalgia that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried pinto beans (soaked overnight)
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 medium carrots (diced)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- Soak the pinto beans overnight in water; drain before use.
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- Add minced garlic, diced carrots, and celery; cook until tender.
- Stir in soaked pinto beans and vegetable broth; bring to a boil.
- Lower heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until beans are tender.
- Season with cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice into the soup just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 230 calories
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg