Red Bean Soup "Salvadorian style"

red beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and widely available.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

avocado

🥗Healthier: sliced cucumbers

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Sour cream offers creaminess without the cost of avocado.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole grain wraps

💰Cheaper: bread

Bread can be a more affordable option for serving.

Soak red beans in water overnight.

Drain and rinse the beans.

Combine beans and fresh water in a pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and diced bell pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-2 hours until beans are tender.

Stir in diced tomatoes, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves.

Continue simmering for 15-20 minutes to blend flavors.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Remove bay leaves before serving.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Accompany with sliced avocado and warm tortillas.

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