Sopa de Frijoles! How to Make a Delicious Bean Soup!

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans reduce prep time and cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable while maintaining flavor.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried herbs

Dried herbs are easier to store and often cheaper.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Vinegar provides acidity at a lower cost.

Slow cook beans overnight with a little garlic and half an onion, adding bay leaves and salt towards the end.

Fry diced bacon ends in a little oil until crispy.

Add the cooked beans to the bacon bits.

Smash the beans with the back of a spoon to create a soup-like consistency.

Add ground cumin, black pepper, and smoked paprika to the mixture and stir well.

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