Pinto Bean Soup – chunky, hearty and flavorful, very simple to make and great for lunch or dinner.

Pinto Bean Soup

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Ingredients

– 2 cups pinto beans – 4 slices bacon cut into small pieces – 1 medium chopped onion – 1 chopped carrot – 1 tsp salt – 1 tsp black pepper – 1 tsp marjoram – 1/2 tsp thyme – 1/2 tsp garlic powder – 1/4 tsp chili powder – 1 tsp Vegeta – 1/4 cup tomato sauce – 4 cups water – 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar

8 servings

3 hrs 35 mins

Step 1

Pick through and rinse beans. Soak beans in water overnight. Drain off water. In a skillet brown bacon, add onion and carrot. Add tomato sauce. Stir.

Step 2

Add spices. Add mixture to drained beans. Pour around 6 cups of water. (Might need more water, depending on the desired consistency of the soup).

Step 3

Simmer on medium heat for 3 hours. Stir occasionally. Check if beans are soft enough and cooked the way you like them. Add vinegar at the end.

Step 4

Serve warm, garnished with green onion (optional), parsley and cheese.

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