Description
This hearty pinto bean and beef soup with green chiles is a flavorful and satisfying meal, perfect for a cold day. It’s packed with protein and vegetables, making it a nutritious choice for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles, undrained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
- Add onion and garlic to the pot and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, pinto beans, green chiles, beef broth, chili powder, cumin, and black pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Season with salt to taste before serving.
Notes
- Serve with a dollop of sour cream or shredded cheese for extra richness.
- Crusty bread or cornbread pairs well with this soup.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- This soup freezes well for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pinto bean soup, beef soup, green chile soup, hearty soup, easy soup recipe