NINFA'S FRIJOLES A LA CHARRA SOUP

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Another wonderful recipe's from Ninfa's restaurant, a legendary Mexican restaurant chain in the Houston area. This is usually served as a side with their fajitas.I found this in the food section of the Houston Chronicle.This doubles or triples well and freezes beautifully.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Beans

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups pinto beans, cooked and drained (reserve 1 pint liquid from cooking beans)
1/4 cup diced tomato
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (or to taste)
1/4 lb bacon, cut into 1/8 inch dice
2 -3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring beans and liquid to a boil in a pot.
  • In a small skillet,saute tomatoes,onions,and jalapeno with bacon.
  • Remove skillet from heat and drain excess fat.
  • Add bacon mixture to boiling beans.
  • When soup comes to a boil again, add cilantro and lemon juice.
  • Simmer 5 minutes and serve.

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