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Cozy Pinto Bean Soup Delight

Cozy Pinto Bean Soup Delight
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Warm pinto bean soup with rich vegetables, fire-roasted tomatoes, and savory herbs for chilly nights. This comforting vegan and gluten-free soup is perfect for warming you up on cold evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 small carrots, diced
  • 1 medium potato, cubed
  • 2 cans (14 ounces each) pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can (14-15 ounces) fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 2 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering, about 1 minute.
  2. Add diced onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant. Watch carefully to prevent burning.
  4. Stir in diced carrots and cubed potato. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
  5. Add pinto beans, the entire can of fire-roasted tomatoes with all their juices, and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.
  6. Stir in dried oregano, smoked paprika, ground cumin, bay leaves, and red pepper flakes. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
  7. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer covered for 30-35 minutes, or until vegetables are tender. Stir occasionally.
  8. Remove bay leaves before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Add extra broth if soup is too thick.

Notes

  • Use fire-roasted tomatoes for extra smoky flavor that elevates this simple soup.
  • Can use canned or home-cooked pinto beans. If using dried beans, cook until fully tender before adding to soup.
  • For thicker soup, mash some of the beans against the side of the pot with a wooden spoon.
  • Soup tastes even better the next day after flavors have melded together.
  • Always cool soup to room temperature within 2 hours before refrigerating for food safety.
  • At high altitudes, you may need to simmer soup for an additional 10-15 minutes until vegetables are fully tender.

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