Pinto and Black Bean Soup
Warm up your table with this hearty and flavorful Pinto and Black Bean Soup, a protein-packed bowl of comfort that’s as nourishing as it is delicious. Bursting with smoky spices like cumin, smoked paprika, and chipotle chili powder, this soup delivers a satisfying depth of flavor, perfectly balanced by the brightness of lime juice and optional fresh cilantro garnish. Featuring wholesome ingredients like pinto beans, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, and tender red bell pepper, this one-pot recipe is quick and easy, coming together in just 45 minutes. It's vegan, gluten-free, and perfect for a cozy weeknight meal or meal prep for the week. Serve it as-is or pair it with crusty bread or a side of rice for a complete, soul-warming dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper, diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
- 15 ounces canned pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces canned black beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 14.5 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper, cooking for another 2-3 minutes.
Sprinkle in the ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and chipotle chili powder. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly to toast the spices and release their aroma.
Add the pinto beans, black beans, vegetable broth, and fire-roasted diced tomatoes (with their juice) to the pot.
Stir well and bring the mixture to a boil. Then, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for about 20 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper, adjusting to taste.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the lime juice for a bright, tangy finish.
Serve hot in bowls, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
426 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 10.2 g | 13% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1598 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 67.8 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.2 g | ||
| Protein | 19.2 g | 38% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1482 mg | 32% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
