NINFA'S FRIJOLES A LA CHARRA SOUP

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Another wonderful recipe's from Ninfa's restaurant, a legendary Mexican restaurant chain in the Houston area. This is usually served as a side with their fajitas.I found this in the food section of the Houston Chronicle.This doubles or triples well and freezes beautifully.

Provided by Leslie in Texas

Categories     Beans

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cups pinto beans, cooked and drained (reserve 1 pint liquid from cooking beans)
1/4 cup diced tomato
2 tablespoons onions, chopped
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped (or to taste)
1/4 lb bacon, cut into 1/8 inch dice
2 -3 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped (or to taste)
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Bring beans and liquid to a boil in a pot.
  • In a small skillet,saute tomatoes,onions,and jalapeno with bacon.
  • Remove skillet from heat and drain excess fat.
  • Add bacon mixture to boiling beans.
  • When soup comes to a boil again, add cilantro and lemon juice.
  • Simmer 5 minutes and serve.

Long life Enia
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty. I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Bhushan Sah
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This soup is delicious! I love the smoky flavor from the chipotle peppers. It's the perfect soup for a party or potluck.


Azhar Don
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I'm not a huge fan of bean soups, but this one is really good! The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very filling. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone looking for a hearty and flavorful meal.


Akarawatou Nana aiysha
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and hearty. I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Samuel Maina
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I made this soup for my family and they all loved it! The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


x_graveking_x
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This soup is delicious! I love the smoky flavor from the chipotle peppers. It's the perfect soup for a party or potluck.


VictorCaIS
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I'm not a huge fan of bean soups, but this one is really good! The flavors are well-balanced and the soup is very filling. I would definitely recommend this soup to anyone looking for a hearty and flavorful meal.


M Junaid
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This soup is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of beans, vegetables, and spices. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


GAMING IROSHA
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit with my family! The soup was flavorful and hearty, and the beans were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Melissa Proudlove
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This soup is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of beans, vegetables, and spices creates a flavorful and satisfying soup that is sure to please everyone at the table.