Pinto Bean Soup
This Pinto Bean Soup combines rich, creamy beans with tomatoes, corn, and warm spices for a bowl of satisfying comfort food.
Ingredients
- 1½ tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ¾ teaspoon cumin ground
- ¾ teaspoon oregano dried
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2¼ cups vegetable broth
- 3 cans pinto beans 15 ounces each, drained and rinsed
- ½ cup corn kernels fresh
- 1 can diced tomatoes 15 ounces, fire-roasted
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- cilantro for garnish, fresh, chopped
- cheese for garnish, shredded
- sour cream for garnish, optional
Instructions
- Add oil to a large pot over medium heat. When the oil is hot, add diced onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in cumin, oregano, and smoked paprika, cooking for about 1 minute, until fragrant.
- Add vegetable broth, pinto beans, corn, and fire-roasted tomatoes to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and a sprinkle of your favorite cheese. Add a dollop of sour cream on top, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 111
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 111kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sodium | 692mg | 29% |
| Potassium | 119mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 861IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 52mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.