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Cowboy Pinto Bean Soup

A hearty and flavorful soup made with pinto beans, vibrant vegetables, and spices, perfect for plant-based meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 cups pinto beans, soaked overnight
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 large bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • to taste salt and pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

Cooking
  1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, and carrot. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the soaked pinto beans, vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender.
  5. Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.

Notes

For a thicker soup, mash some of the beans while cooking. Feel free to add other vegetables like zucchini or corn for extra nutrition. To make it spicier, add jalapeños or cayenne pepper.