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kidney beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and provide similar texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade stock can be healthier and more flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and neutral in flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Soak kidney beans in water overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Drain and rinse the soaked beans.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrot, celery, and bell pepper; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in cumin and chili powder; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add the soaked beans, vegetable broth, tomato paste, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1-1.5 hours until beans are tender.

Remove bay leaves and blend a portion of the soup for a creamier texture, if desired.

Stir in lime juice and adjust seasoning to taste.

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Cooking Techniques

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