Pinto Bean and Poblano Soup

Name: Pinto Bean and Poblano Soup
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 4 - 4 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 c. long-grain rice; 1 1/2 tsp. canola oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 large poblano peppers, seeded and chopped; 4 cloves garlic, grated; 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin; 1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander; 4 tsp. vegetable bouillon base (we used Better Than Bouillon); 2 15.5-ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed; 1 avocado, diced; Chopped cilantro and a pinch of smoked paprika, for serving

Healthy comfort food is on the menu tonight.

By Kristina KurekPublished: Dec 1, 2023

2 Ratings

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two bowls of pinto bean and poblano soup with sliced avocado on top

mike garten

Yields:

4 - 4 serving(s)

Total Time:

1 hr 30 mins

Cal/Serv:

508

This hearty, smoky soup uses both whole and pureed beans for a creamy but contrasting texture, while cumin and coriander bring out the best in the earthy poblano. Round out the bowls with rice, avocado and cilantro for a super-satisfying vegan main.

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Ingredients

1 cup long-grain rice
1 1/2 tsp. canola oil
1 onion, chopped
3 large poblano peppers, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, grated
1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
1 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
4 tsp. vegetable bouillon base (we used Better Than Bouillon)
2 15.5-ounce cans pinto beans, rinsed
1 avocado, diced
Chopped cilantro and a pinch of smoked paprika, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Cook rice per package directions.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, heat oil in medium saucepan on medium. Add onion and all but 1/3 cup chopped peppers and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Step 3Stir in garlic, cumin, and coriander. Add bouillon base and 11/2 cups water and simmer, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in 1 cup beans.
4. Step 4Place remaining beans in blender along with 11/2 cups water and puree until smooth. Stir into soup and simmer until heated through, about 3 minutes.
5. Step 5Divide soup among bowls. Add a spoonful of rice and reserved poblano, then top with avocado, cilantro, and a pinch of smoked paprika.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION (per serving): About 508 calories, 14.5 g fat (1.5 g saturated), 0 mg cholesterol, 1,028 mg sodium, 80 g carbohydrate, 6 g fiber, 4.5 g sugar (0.5 g added sugar), 15 g protein

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