Make Sopa De Frijoles With Me

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Homemade broth can be lower in sodium and more flavorful.

black beans

🥗Healthier: canned black beans

💰Cheaper: dried black beans

Dried beans are more economical and can be cooked to taste.

bell pepper

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Zucchini can add a similar texture, while cabbage is often cheaper.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: fresh lime juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lime juice

Bottled lime juice is convenient and often less expensive.

Start with 2 cups of pinto beans, which can be any type of legumes.

Melt 50 g of butter in a pot over medium heat.

Add 3 cloves of minced garlic to the melted butter and sauté briefly.

Season the beans with about 1 to 2 tablespoons of salt, adjusting to taste.

Add 2 cups of water and 1 can of evaporated milk to the pot.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of fish sauce and 1 tablespoon of Mexican oregano.

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring occasionally.

Once boiling, reduce heat and let it simmer, checking for desired consistency.

Add 1 to 1.5 cups of mozzarella cheese, stirring until melted and combined.

Top with grated Parmesano and Feta cheese, if desired.

Drizzle with olive oil and add a dollop of sour cream before serving.

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