Print

The Easiest Pinto Bean Soup I Make on Busy Weeknights (Just Six Ingredients!)

The Easiest Pinto Bean Soup I Make on Busy Weeknights (Just Six Ingredients!)
Print Recipe

5 Stars 4 Stars 3 Stars 2 Stars 1 Star

No reviews

This Six-Ingredient Pinto Bean Soup is the ultimate weeknight lifesaver—warm, hearty, and made with pantry staples. It comes together in minutes, needs zero fancy ingredients, and is endlessly customizable. Whether you want a comforting bowl after a long day or a budget-friendly meal for the family, this cozy soup is always a winner.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Optional: lime juice, for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and garlic, and sauté until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
  2. Stir in diced tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder. Cook for another 3–4 minutes to allow the flavors to develop.
  3. Add the pinto beans and vegetable broth. Stir well and bring to a boil.
  4. Reduce heat to low and simmer for about 20 minutes.
  5. For a creamier texture, use an immersion blender to partially blend the soup, or puree 1–2 cups in a regular blender and stir back in.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lime juice if desired. Serve hot with your favorite toppings or sides.

Notes

  • Add smoked paprika or chipotle sauce for a smoky twist.
  • For quicker prep, swap fresh onion and garlic with 1 teaspoon each of onion and garlic powder.
  • Stir in chopped greens like spinach or kale toward the end for a nutrition boost.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day and freeze well for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Find it online: https://cookedbyandy.com/the-easiest-pinto-bean-soup-i-make-on-busy-weeknights-just-six-ingredients/