Southwestern Pinto Bean Soup Pc Recipe

Quick & zesty Southwestern Pinto Bean Soup! Ready in under 30 minutes using your pressure cooker. Inspired by Lorna Sass's recipe, this vibrant soup skips the oil and boosts the flavor with a spicy kick. Perfect for a weeknight meal.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 479 kcal
Protein 47g
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Ingredients for Southwestern Pinto Bean Soup Pc

  • 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
  • Dried Pinto Beans
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Chipotle Chiles
  • 1/2 cup water
  • Corn Kernels
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • Lime, Juice Of
  • Salt And Pepper
  • Diced Tomato
  • 1/4 cup diced avocado (for garnish)
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (for garnish)
  • Green Onion

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How to Make Southwestern Pinto Bean Soup Pc

  1. Place 1 cup vegetable broth in a 4-quart pressure cooker.
  2. Add 2 cloves minced garlic to the broth and simmer for 1 minute.
  3. Add 1/2 cup chopped onion and 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper. Simmer for 2 minutes.
  4. Drain and rinse 1 cup pinto beans (soaked overnight).
  5. Add the rinsed pinto beans to the pressure cooker.
  6. Stir in 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder (or 1-2 finely chopped chipotle peppers in adobo sauce), 1/2 cup frozen corn, and 1/2 cup water.
  7. Bring the mixture to a full boil.
  8. Secure the pressure cooker lid and cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  9. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
  10. In a blender, combine 2 tablespoons tomato paste and 1 cup of the cooked bean mixture. Blend until smooth.
  11. Return the pureed mixture to the pressure cooker.
  12. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  13. Garnish with 1/4 cup diced tomatoes, 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro, 1/4 cup diced avocado, and 2 tablespoons chopped green onions before serving.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

41g

Fat

2g

Carbs

32g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Southwestern Pinto Bean Soup Pc?

Southwestern Pinto Bean Soup Pc takes about 35 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Southwestern Pinto Bean Soup Pc?

Southwestern Pinto Bean Soup Pc has approximately 479 calories per serving, with about 47 g protein, 32 g carbohydrates and 4 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Southwestern Pinto Bean Soup Pc?

The key ingredients for Southwestern Pinto Bean Soup Pc are Vegetable Broth, Garlic, Onions, Red Bell Pepper, Dried Pinto Beans, Oregano. See the full list with measurements above.

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