PINTO BEAN SOUP BAHAMIAN COOKING

pinto beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and are often less expensive.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Homemade broth is fresher, while bouillon is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive but still versatile.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar can add acidity at a lower cost.

Soak pinto beans for 3 hours and then grind them up.

In a large pot, heat oil over medium heat.

Add chopped onion, celery, and garlic; sauté until softened.

Stir in thyme and tomato paste; cook for a few minutes.

Add turkey wings and enough water to cover the ingredients.

Add garlic salt, browning, red pepper flakes, and allspice; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until turkey is cooked through.

Add cassava, sweet potatoes, green plantains, corn, and carrot; cook until tender.

Prepare dumplings by mixing flour, salt, water, and optional baking powder and corn meal; drop into the soup to cook.

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