Name: Southwestern Pinto Bean Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 345 min
Ingredients: 2 cups dry pinto beans; 5 cups cold water; 2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth; 0.5 cup water; 1 large onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained; 1 (1 ounce) Shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese; 1 Snipped fresh cilantro and/or sliced green onions; 1 Desired crackers

Southwestern Pinto Bean Soup

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The flavor of this Mexican-style soup is kicked up a notch with a sprinkling of cilantro and a squirt of lime juice.

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Updated on July 9, 2019

Prep Time:

15 mins

Additional Time:

5 hrs 30 mins

Total Time:

5 hrs 45 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Calorie Low Fat High Fiber Dairy-Free Egg Free Nut-Free Soy-Free Healthy Aging

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Ingredients

2 cups dry pinto beans
5 cups cold water
2 (14 ounce) cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
½ cup water
1 large onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 (14.5 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (1 ounce) Shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
1 Snipped fresh cilantro and/or sliced green onions
1 Desired crackers

Directions

Rinse dry pinto beans. In a Dutch oven combine rinsed beans and the 5 cups cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans.
In a 3-1/2- or 4-quart slow cooker combine beans, broth, the 1/2 cup water, the onion, garlic, cumin and cayenne pepper (see Tip).
Cover and cook on low-heat setting for 8 to 10 hours or on high-heat setting for 4 to 5 hours.
Stir in undrained tomatoes; cover and cook for 30 minutes more. If desired, partially mash mixture with a potato masher, leaving soup chunky. If desired, top individual servings with cheese and cilantro and serve with crackers.

Tips

Tip: For easy cleanup, line your slow cooker with a disposable slow cooker liner. Add ingredients as directed in recipe. Once your dish is finished cooking, spoon the food out of your slow cooker and simply dispose of the liner. Do not lift or transport the disposable liner with food inside.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

254	Calories
1g	Fat
46g	Carbs
16g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 46g	17%
Dietary Fiber 10g	36%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 16g	32%
Total Fat 1g	1%
Sodium 477mg	21%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.