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Pinto Bean Soup

This easy Pinto Bean Soup is a simple and filling meal for when money is tight but you still want something flavorful and comforting.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 1.25 cups each
Calories: 335 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 oz. cans pinto beans, divided $2.37
  • 4 cloves garlic $0.35
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil $0.32
  • 1/2 tsp chili powder $0.05
  • 1/4 tsp cumin $0.02
  • 1/4 tsp dried oregano $0.02
  • 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper $0.01
  • 2 cups vegetable broth* $0.37

Instructions

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  1. Pour 1 can of the pinto beans (with the liquid from the can) into a blender and purée until smooth. Set the puréed beans aside.
  2. Mince the garlic and add it to a soup pot with the olive oil. Sauté over medium heat for about one minute.
  3. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper to the pot and continue to sauté with the garlic for one minute more.
  4. Drain the remaining 2 cans of pinto beans, then add them to the pot, along with the puréed beans and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
  5. Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring the soup up to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat slightly and let the soup simmer (without a lid) for 15 minutes. The soup will thicken slightly and the flavors will deepen as it simmers.
  6. After simmering for 15 minutes, the beans should be extra soft. Use the back of a large cooking spoon to smash more of the beans and thicken the soup further.
  7. Taste the soup and adjust the salt or seasonings to your liking. Serve hot with your favorite toppings!

Notes

  • *We use Better Than Bouillion to make our broth, which has a deep flavor and contains a decent amount of sodium. If you're using a less flavorful broth, your soup will be less flavorful and you may want to increase the spices. If using a lower sodium broth, you may want to add some salt at the end to help the flavors pop.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1.25cups Calories 335kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 51g (17%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 9g (14%) Sodium 1330mg (55%) Fiber 15g (60%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 41.25 cups each

Amount Per Serving

Calories 335

% Daily Value*

Serving 1.25cups
Calories 335kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 51g 17%
Protein 15g 30%
Fat 9g 14%
Sodium 1330mg 55%
Fiber 15g 60%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.