Cuban-Style 15 Bean Soup | Potaje de 15 Frijoles Fácil y Delicioso

15 bean mix

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: split peas

Lentils are lower in calories and cook faster.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasonings

Homemade broth can be healthier and tailored to taste.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can provide acidity at a lower cost.

Add olive oil to the instant pot.

Add chopped onion, garlic, bell pepper, ham steak, and chorizo to the instant pot for sofrito.

Stir to release flavors and get a little color.

Rinse the 15 bean mix and add to the instant pot.

Add enough water so the soup is a little watery, not too thick.

Add tomato sauce and spices: salt, cumin, bay leaves, garlic powder, turmeric, oregano, and onion pepper.

Stir to combine, ensuring no potatoes are added at this stage.

Close the lid and set the instant pot for 40 minutes.

After 40 minutes, manually release the steam and add potatoes and any other vegetables.

Set the instant pot for 5 more minutes and manually release again when done.

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