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Hearty Pinto Bean and Kale Soup
Warm up with this delightful and nutritious Hearty Pinto Bean and Kale Soup, perfect for chilly evenings. Packed with fiber-rich pinto beans, vibrant kale, and an aromatic blend of spices, this soup is a comforting bowl of goodness. Originating from rustic kitchens, this dish represents the heart of home cooking—simple, wholesome ingredients that nourish both body and soul. Enjoy it with a slice of crusty bread for a complete meal!
Ingredients
- Pinto beans
- 1 cup, rinsed and soaked overnight
- Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons
- Onion
- 1, diced
- Carrot
- 1, diced
- Celery
- 2 stalks, diced
- Garlic
- 3 cloves, minced
- Vegetable broth
- 6 cups
- Tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons
- Kale
- 4 cups, chopped
- Dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon
- Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon
- Bay leaf
- 1
- Salt
- to taste
- Black pepper
- to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the pinto beans and soak them in water overnight. Drain and set aside.
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the diced onion, carrot, celery, and minced garlic. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the soaked pinto beans, vegetable broth, tomato paste, dried thyme, dried oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
- Add the chopped kale to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, until the kale is wilted.
- Remove the bay leaf before serving, and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
Tips
- For a spicier soup, consider adding a pinch of red pepper flakes or diced jalapeños during the sautéing step.
- To make it heartier, you can add diced potatoes or quinoa along with the beans.
- This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld, so consider making a large batch!
Dietary Information
Servings: 6 Dish Type: Soup Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hour Calories: 220 Fat: 7g Carbs: 36g Protein: 11g Sodium: 300mg Sugar: 2g
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