Mexican Chili Bean Soup | Chilli Soup | Instapot recipe | Vegetarian Chili | Healthy Bean Soup

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: serrano

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Serrano peppers add heat without increasing calories, while bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock can be healthier, while water is a cost-saving option.

pinto beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are often cheaper than dried.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: fresh lime juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lime juice

Bottled lime juice is more affordable but less fresh.

In Instant Pot, heat up olive oil on Saute Setting.

Add garlic and allow to cook.

Add onions and cook for 5 minutes. Don’t overcook them.

Add all veggies one after another and allow to cook for another 5 minutes.

Add taco seasoning, red chili powder, salt per taste, tomato sauce and water or vegetable stock and mix well.

Cover Instant Pot lid partially and change setting to Steam - Steam for 10 minutes.

Carefully open lid and soup is ready to serve.

Garnish with cilantro, jalapeño, sour cream, green onions and cheese for best results.

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