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Spicy Slow Cooker Pinto Bean Tortilla Soup Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 cup dry pinto beans
1 onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
6 small ripe roma tomatoes, diced
2 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. chipotle powder, or smoked paprika
1 1/2 Tbsp. chili powder
2 tsp. cumin
4 cups vegetable or chicken broth
3 1/2 cups fresh water
2 whole serrano chiles, rinsed
5-oz. fresh organic baby spinach
corn tortillas
extra virgin coconut oil
salt and pepper
fresh lime juice
avocado, for garnish
cilantro for garnish
sour cream (optional)
cheese (optional)
Directions:
Directions:
1. The night before: Combine dried pinto beans with enough water to cover them in a medium bowl.

2. The next morning: Drain and rinse the pinto beans and add them to the bowl of a slow cooker. To the beans, add the onion, garlic, tomatoes, oregano, chipotle powder, chili powder, cumin, broth, water and the chiles.

3. Turn the slow cooker to LOW and let it cook for 8-12 hours. Once the time has passed, turn the cooker to WARM or off, remove the chiles, and season it well to taste with sea salt and freshly cracked black pepper.

4. The stir in the spinach and let it wilt.

5. To make the tortilla strips, slice the tortillas into strips and gently pan fry them in coconut oil until crispy. Sprinkle them with sea salt when done.

6. To serve the soup, ladle the soup into deep bowls, spritz with fresh lime juice, and garnish with avocados, cilantro, and tortilla strips. Other possible garnished include sour cream and cheese.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
6-8
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
12 hours
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
For a hearty and filling slow cooker soup option that is both vegetarian and gluten free, try this Tortilla Soup - the flavors are amazing!

 

 

 

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