SPICY PINTO BEAN SOUP WITH HAM, TOMATOES, AND CILANTRO

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SPICY PINTO BEAN SOUP WITH HAM, TOMATOES, AND CILANTRO image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean

Yield 6 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cans pinto beans
2 tsp. + 2 tsp. olive oil
1 onion, chopped small
1 1 /2 cups diced ham
1 can (14 oz.) petite dice tomatoes
5 cups chicken stock
1 T dried cilantro (optional but recommended, or can use more fresh cilantro)
2 tsp. ground cumin
1 can diced green chiles (Anaheim chiles, not jalapenos)
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro (or more to taste)
Thinly sliced green onions, for garnish

Steps:

  • Add onions and olive oil to soup pot, saute until onions are starting to soften. Add dried cilantro, ground cumin, and canned green chiles and saute about 2 minutes more. Then add beans (well rinsed), canned tomatoes and juice, and chicken stock. Simmer soup at low heat for about 30 minutes, until flavors seem well blended. Turn off heat and stir in chopped cilantro. Top with chopped green onions.

Chukwunonso Nwizu
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I was looking for a new pinto bean soup recipe and this one did not disappoint! The soup was flavorful and hearty. I especially liked the addition of the ham and cilantro. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Gilmar J√∫nior
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the ham adds a nice smokiness. I also love the addition of the tomatoes and cilantro. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Aadityabot Kumar
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, filling, and flavorful. I love the combination of the ham, tomatoes, and cilantro. I also like to add a bit of sour cream to the soup for an extra creamy texture.


Susan Doolan
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I'm not a big fan of pinto beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The beans were cooked perfectly and the flavor of the ham and tomatoes was amazing. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Balal King
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of the ham, tomatoes, and cilantro. I also like to add a bit of corn or black beans to the soup for extra flavor and texture.


Alyssa K
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I was looking for a new pinto bean soup recipe and this one did not disappoint! The soup was flavorful and hearty. I especially liked the addition of the ham and cilantro. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Arafa Abo senna
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the ham adds a nice smokiness. I also love the addition of the tomatoes and cilantro. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Alish Bagam
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, filling, and flavorful. I love the combination of the ham, tomatoes, and cilantro. I also like to add a bit of sour cream to the soup for an extra creamy texture.


Kathy Heyns
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I'm not a big fan of pinto beans, but I really enjoyed this soup. The beans were cooked perfectly and the flavor of the ham and tomatoes was amazing. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Jahir Islam
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love the combination of the ham, tomatoes, and cilantro. I also like to add a bit of corn or black beans to the soup for extra flavor and texture.


Abeyta M
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I was looking for a new pinto bean soup recipe and this one did not disappoint! The soup was flavorful and hearty. I especially liked the addition of the ham and cilantro. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Shafiq Ahmad
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This soup is amazing! The flavors are so well-balanced and the ham adds a nice smokiness. I also love the addition of the tomatoes and cilantro. I will definitely be making this soup again and again.


Tasnuva Ratri Alo
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious. My family loves the smoky flavor of the ham and the freshness of the cilantro. I also like to add a bit of sour cream to the soup for an extra cr


Aria Aria
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This soup is the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day. It's hearty, filling, and flavorful. I love the combination of the ham, tomatoes, and cilantro. I also like to add a bit of cayenne pepper to the soup for an extra kick. Yum!


patty mcquiston
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I'm not a big fan of ham, but I really enjoyed this soup. The ham flavor was subtle and not overpowering. I also loved the addition of the tomatoes and cilantro, which gave the soup a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Tuana
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually double the recipe so that I have leftovers for lunch the next day. I also like to add a can of corn or black beans to the soup for extra flavor and texture.


Dev Sir
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the smoky flavor of the ham and the freshness of the cilantro. I also received several compliments on the presentation of the soup, which I served with a dollop of sour cream and a


Warona Mokgatlhe
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This soup was absolutely delicious! The flavors of the ham, tomatoes, and cilantro complemented each other perfectly. I also loved the addition of the cumin and chili powder, which gave the soup a nice kick. I will definitely be making this soup agai