Pinto Bean Soup

Preparation

1. Cook onion and  garlic with some water,  once translucent add pinto beans,and mash until desired texture.

2. Add carrots, broth and all the spices, simmer for an hour.  

3. Take off heat and add lime, chili pepper, diced tomatoes, and bell peppers. 

4. Separate into bowls and serve with optional toppings

Ready in 30 minutes

Serves 8 people

Ingredients

• 1 small onion, diced

• 8 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed

• 2 carrots, chopped

• 4 cups veggie broth

• 3 bay leaves

• 8 thyme sprigs

• 2 Tbsp mexican seasoning

• 1 Tbsp oregano

• 1 tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp cumin

• Pinch of red pepper flakes

• Pinch of salt

• Pinch of pepper

• 1 lime

• 1 green chili pepper, diced

• 1 cup diced tomatoes

• ½ cup diced bell peppers

Serve with optional

• Avocados

• Jalapenos, diced

• Pepitas

• Cilantro

• Chives, chopped