Description
Pinto Bean Soup with Beef and Veggies is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty soup combines tender ground beef, creamy pinto beans, and colorful vegetables in a savory broth that warms both the body and soul. With its rich flavors and delightful textures, this dish not only nourishes but also brings loved ones together around the dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup dried pinto beans (or 2 cans, rinsed)
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Juice of 1 lime (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping all vegetables uniformly.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle oil and sauté onions and garlic until fragrant.
- Add ground beef to the pot; cook until browned.
- Stir in carrots and bell peppers; sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- If using dried beans, ensure they are pre-soaked overnight; add them along with vegetable broth.
- Season with cumin, chili powder, salt, pepper, and bay leaves; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for at least 30 minutes to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg