Pinto Bean Soup

Step 1

Pour 1 can of the pinto beans (with the liquid from the can) into a blender and purée until smooth. Set the puréed beans aside.

Step 2

Mince the garlic and add it to a soup pot with the olive oil. Sauté over medium heat for about one minute.

Step 3

Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, and cayenne pepper to the pot and continue to sauté with the garlic for one minute more.

Step 4

Drain the remaining 2 cans of pinto beans, then add them to the pot, along with the puréed beans and vegetable broth. Stir to combine.

Step 5

Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring the soup up to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat slightly and let the soup simmer (without a lid) for 15 minutes. The soup will thicken slightly and the flavors will deepen as it simmers.

Step 6

After simmering for 15 minutes, the beans should be extra soft. Use the back of a large cooking spoon to smash more of the beans and thicken the soup further.

Step 7

Taste the soup and adjust the salt or seasonings to your liking. Serve hot with your favorite toppings!