PINTO BEAN SOUP WITH FRESH SALSA
Despite its creamy taste, this simply prepared soup is surprisingly low in fat. A cantina cook might well make up a batch from the previous day's leftover beans. It is the perfect antidote to a blustery day, and the fresh, sharp garnish contrasts nicely with the natural richness of the beans.
Provided by Witch Doctor
Categories Beans
Time 3h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Sort through the beans and discard any misshapen beans or stones. Rinse well. Place the beans in a saucepan and add the water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium low, cover and simmer until the smallest bean is cooked through and creamy inside, about 1 ½ hours. Remove from the heat and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, warm the vegetable oil. Add the onions, salt and pepper and sauté until the onions are lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes longer. Add the beans and their liquid and the stock or water. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to medium and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beans start to break apart, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove the beans from the heat and let cool slightly.
- For the salsa:.
- In a bowl, stir together the tomatoes, onion, cilantro, lime juice and salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
- Working in batches, transfer the bean mixture to a blender and puree until smooth. Transfer the puree to a clean saucepan and reheat over reheat over low heat, stirring frequently, until hot. (If not serving immediately, keep warm over very low heat, stirring often).
- Ladle the soup into warmed shallow bowls and top each serving with a spoonful of salsa and a dollop of crema or sour cream.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.7, Fat 12.7, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 7.2, Sodium 745.8, Carbohydrate 45.5, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 7.6, Protein 17.2
PINTO BEAN SOUP WITH SALSA FRESCA
Steps:
- To make the salsa, mix all the ingredients together in a glass bowl. Add salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and reserve, covered, in the refrigerator.
- Place the beans and water in a soup pot over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook, covered, until the beans are soft, about 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the heat.
- In a large, heavy saucepan, heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the onions, salt and pepper together, stirring occasionally for about 10 minutes, until lightly browned. Add garlic and cook for a few minutes longer. Add the beans and their liquid, and the chicken stock. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, for an additional 20 to 30 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a blender and puree in batches until smooth. Keep warm in a pot over low heat, stirring frequently, until ready to serve. Serve in warm soup bowls with a spoonful of the salsa fresca and a dollop of sour cream.
PINTO BEAN SOUP
A staple in our house when I was growing up in the south. Sometimes my mom would add a cup of macaroni.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Beans
Time 5h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse beans and sort for stones.
- Soak beans in enough water to cover overnight.
- Drain off water.
- In skillet, brown bacon.
- Add onion and celery, stir.
- Add spices.
- Add this mixture to drained beans.
- Pour enough water to reach within 3 inches of top of pot.
- Bring to a boil.
- Simmer for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally.
- When soup is about ready to serve, use a potato masher to crush up some of the beans to make a thicker soup.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 65.5, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 2.7, Sodium 330, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.9, Sugar 0.7, Protein 3.2
PAPPASITO'S PINTO BEAN SOUP
I found this is a stack of old handwritten recipes. I probably copied it from the Houston Chronicle?? I have not made this at home yet, so serving size and prep time are a guess. Also, I personally would drain some of the bacon fat and add the salt to taste, but I am listing it how it was originally written. Please note these beans should soak for 8 hours, so plan ahead.
Provided by Tamaretta
Categories Beans
Time 1h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Soak beans in 2 qts water for 8 hours Drain and set aside.
- In a heavy pot, cook bacon until done. Remove bacon and set aside, leaving bacon fat in pot. Add garlic, 2 Tbls. cilantro and onion to hot bacon fat. Cook until onion is transparent.
- Add beans, bacon, cumin and onion powder. Stir in salt and remaining 1 qt water.
- Turn heat to med-low and cook slowly until fork tender. Just before serving, stir in remaining cilantro and tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 526.2, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 6.6, Cholesterol 28.9, Sodium 1700.8, Carbohydrate 61.2, Fiber 14.5, Sugar 4, Protein 24.6
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