Pinto Bean, Green Chile, and Beef Soup
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil optional, if using lean beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 cups cooked pinto beans or 1 can (15 oz), drained and rinsed
- 1 can (4 oz) diced green chiles mild or hot
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
- 4 cups beef broth or chicken/vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder optional
- 1 cup corn optional
- to taste salt and pepper
- 1 cup frozen corn optional
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large pot or Dutch oven. Drain off any excess grease.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in the pinto beans, green chiles, diced tomatoes, beef broth, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the flavors have melded.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with your favorite toppings, such as sour cream, cheese, or avocado.
