HOW TO MAKE SOPA DE FRIJOLES CHIRICANOS (TEPARY BEAN SOUP)

black beans

🥗Healthier: pinto beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Pinto beans are often less expensive and still provide a hearty texture.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water

Homemade broth can be healthier and cheaper if you have leftover vegetables.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity and flavor.

tortilla chips

🥗Healthier: baked tortilla chips

💰Cheaper: homemade tortilla strips

Baked chips reduce calories, while homemade strips can be made from leftover tortillas.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and garlic; sauté until softened.

Add diced tomato and small squash/pumpkin; cook until softened.

Stir in cumin and salt; cook for another minute until fragrant.

Add presoaked tepary beans, bay leaves, water, and vegetable stock; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, adjusting water as necessary for desired consistency.

Remove bay leaves and blend part of the soup for a creamy texture, if desired.

Return blended soup to the pot and stir to combine.

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